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Measure Text pdfMeasure StatusCurrent StatusIntroducer(s)Current ReferralCompanion
HB35 HD1
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund; Capital Improvement Projects
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Authorizes expenditures from the mental health and substance abuse special fund to be used for capital improvement projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. MIZUNO, B. KOBAYASHI, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, THIELEN CPH, WAM
HB39 HD1
Health; Assistant Physicians; Working Group; Physician Shortage
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and convene a working group to conduct a study on whether establishing a new category of professional licensure for assistant physicians would help address the physician shortage in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, SAY, WARD, San Buenaventura HLT/IAC, CPC, FIN
HB117 SD1
State Funds; Deferred Salary Adjustments
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Defers further implementation of the executive and judicial branch salary increases that are scheduled for July 1, 2020, as well as planned raises for members of the legislature scheduled for January 1, 2021. (SD1)
(H) 5/21/2020- Transmitted to Governor. LUKE WAM
HB138 HD2
Health; General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services; Physicians
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services provided by physicians for taxable years beginning after July 1, 2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). MIZUNO HLT, CPC, FIN
HB139 HD1
Toxic Products; Infant and Child Safety; Bisphenol A
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the manufacture, sale or distribution of reusable drink and food containers intended for use by children under three and containing bisphenol A. (HB139 HD1)
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO HLT, CPC, FIN
HB140 HD2
Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Controlled Substances
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Clarifies who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). MIZUNO HLT, CPC, FIN
HB141 HD3 SD1
Education; Seizure Safe Schools; Seizure Disorder Rescue Medication; School Employee Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires public schools, private schools, and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer seizure disorder rescue medication. Exempts schools that do not have a student with a seizure disorder. Requires a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student and distribution of the plan to employees charged with supervising the student. Requires all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform self-review of seizure disorder materials annually. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MIZUNO CPH/EDU, WAM
HB202 HD2
Renewable Energy; Solar and Wind Energy System; Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Repeals the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for solar energy systems and wind-powered energy systems for commercial properties for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2019, except for taxpayers subject to a power purchase agreement approved or pending approval by a decision and order issued by the PUC prior to 12/31/2019. Increases the renewable energy technologies income tax credit cap amount for multi-family residential properties. Makes the renewable energy technologies income tax credit unavailable after 12/31/2045. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on EET recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EET were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Taniguchi, J.Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye. LOWEN EET, WAM
HB299 SD1
Grants; Public Recognition of State Support for Projects
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Requires grantees to publicly recognize state support of projects that have been awarded grants. Effective 7/1/2050.
(S) 2/18/2020- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 5). CULLEN, AQUINO, LOWEN, LUKE, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, YAMANE WAM
HB304 HD2 SD1
Public Highways; Flooding Hazard; Depth Gauge Signs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the posting of depth gauge signs, in a manner consistent with the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, on any portion of a public highway that lies within a special flood hazard area and is prone to flooding. Appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 2/12/2020- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 3). CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE TRS, WAM
HB339 HD1
Taxation; State Tax Credit for Research Activities; Increase; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the state tax credit for research activities to one and one-quarter times the allowable federal tax credit. Repeals December 31, 2019 sunset. (HB339 HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MCKELVEY, BELATTI, NISHIMOTO, YAMASHITA WAM  SB965
HB361 HD1 SD2
Governor; Mayors; Outside Employment, Controlling Interest, or Emoluments; Prohibited
RELATING TO EMOLUMENTS.
Beginning 11/1/2022, prohibits the governor and each county mayor, while holding those offices, to maintain any other employment, maintain a controlling interest in a business, or receive any emolument, beginning on the sixty-first calendar day after their election or appointment to office. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD2)
(S) 3/9/2020- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 354). SAIKI GVO, JDC
HB442 HD1
Hawaiian Affairs; State Archives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates funds to establish two part-time project-based research archivist positions in the Hawaii state archives to provide research services and digitization of records. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). YAMANE WLH, FIN
HB555 HD1
State Employees; Air Travel; DLNR; Carbon Removal Program
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires state agencies to participate in a carbon removal program to reduce carbon emissions caused by their employees' air travel. Requires DLNR to establish and administer a state employees air travel carbon removal program that imposes a fee to implement carbon removal projects. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/4/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). LOWEN, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, GATES, ICHIYAMA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER EEP, FIN  SB129
HB583 HD2
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Restricted Access Area; Department of Health; Primary Caregivers; Qualifying Patients
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the restricted access area within a medical cannabis retail dispensary. Clarifies violations related to medical cannabis dispensaries and makes other conforming amendments to the State's medical cannabis dispensary law. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/19/2020- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO, SAY, San Buenaventura, Tokioka HLT, JUD/CPC, FIN  SB527
HB619 HD1
Department of Education; Auditor; Complex Areas; Plans; Compliance
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the State Auditor to select school complex areas for a determination of each complex area's compliance with its academic plan and financial plan. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). LUKE, BELATTI, BROWER, CULLEN, C. LEE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TODD, YAMASHITA LHE, FIN
HB668 HD1
Department of Human Services; Medicaid Health Plans; Audit; Legislative Task Force; Legislative Approval
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE.
Requires DHS to obtain legislative approval prior to reducing the number of medicaid plans available in any part of the State. Requires an audit and legislative task force to review DHS' request for information and request for proposals processes regarding RFP-MQD-2019-002. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Belatti, DeCoite, Har, Johanson, Okimoto, Perruso, Tokioka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Say voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). MIZUNO HLT/HSH, FIN  SB534
HB676 HD2
Health Care Security Professionals; Felony Assault in the Second Degree; Penal Code
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
Classifies assault against health care security professionals as felony assault in the second degree. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. MIZUNO, CACHOLA, SAY, TOKIOKA CPH, JDC  SB539
HB766 HD1 SD1
Service of Process; Electronic Mail; Task Force
RELATING TO SERVICE IN NON-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.
Establishes a task force within the Judiciary to review allowing service of notice and process by electronic mail in civil and administrative proceedings. (SD1)
(S) 2/13/2020- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. TARNAS, BROWER, CREAGAN, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA JDC, WAM
HB777 HD2
Transaction Fee; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court
RELATING TO RECORDATION TRANSACTION FEES.
Expands the uses and application of the transaction fee for filings in the Bureau of Conveyances authorized under Act 120, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009. Applies fee to all transactions in the Bureau and Land Court. Repeals the transaction fee upon adoption of rules by DLNR or July 1, 2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 2/19/2020- Referred to WTL, WAM. YAMANE WTL, WAM
HB836
Noise; Refuse Collection Vehicles; Restrictions; Penalties
RELATING TO NOISE.
Prohibits the operation of refuse collection vehicles near or within residential zones except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on any weekday and Saturday, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday and any state or federal holiday.
(H) 2/18/2020- Re-referred to JUD, referral sheet 32 OHNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, San Buenaventura JUD
HB885 HD1
Income Tax Credits; Sunset
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires that new income tax credits include a five-year sunset or a gradual reduction. (HB885 HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMASHITA, CULLEN, HASHEM, JOHANSON, LUKE WAM
HB890
DOT; Highways; Contraflow Lane; Afternoon Zipper Lane
RELATING TO THE PM ZIPPER LANE.
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study that reevaluates the costs and feasibility of constructing a zipper lane along the H-1 freeway in the westbound direction for use during the afternoon hours.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. OKIMOTO, BROWER, ELI, MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT, Har, D. Kobayashi, Matayoshi, Woodson TRN, FIN
HB917 HD1 SD1
DOE; Property; Condemnation
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LANDS.
Requires the attorney general of the State of Hawaii, on behalf of the Department of Education, to institute proceedings to acquire certain land owned by the Mililani Town Association by voluntary action or condemnation. Effective upon approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. WOODSON, BROWER, ELI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, D. KOBAYASHI, MCDERMOTT, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, San Buenaventura EDU, WAM
HB933 HD2
Department of Health; Crisis Intervention; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
Creates a crisis intervention and diversion program in the department of health to divert those in need to appropriate health care and away from the criminal justice system. Appropriates funds. Sunsets on 6/30/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MIZUNO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, DECOITE, D. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER, Matayoshi, San Buenaventura, Tokioka CPH/JDC, WAM
HB947 HD1
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center Fees
RELATING TO HAWAII CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER FEES.
Provides authority for the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to set and collect fees for services provided as long as the fees are reasonable and not constitute a barrier to justice. (HB947 HD1)
(S) 2/18/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB1174
HB953 HD2
Hawaii State Energy Office; Chief Energy Officer; Energy Resources; Energy Emergency Preparedness; Shortage
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSURANCE.
Requires the Hawaii state energy office to conduct analyses in relation to the State's energy production and distribution. Clarifies the confidentiality in information received by the Hawaii state energy office and PUC. Clarifies the governor's and Chief energy officer's powers and procedures during a shortage. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC, FIN  SB1180
HB1041
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2018; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2018. Clarifies wording regarding the Hawaii applicable exclusion amount.
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB1267
HB1046
Tax Return Preparers; Preparer Tax Identification Number; Penalties
RELATING TO TAX RETURN PREPARERS.
Requires any tax preparer with a preparer tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service to furnish the preparer's tax identification number on any return or claim for refund as required by the Department of Taxation. Authorizes the Department of Taxation to require preparer tax identification number disclosure on any form or document and provides penalties for failure to comply. Effective upon approval; provided that tax return preparers shall not be liable for penalties prior to January 1, 2020.
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB1272
HB1049 HD1 SD1
Taxation; Administration of Taxes; Fuel Tax; Liquor Tax; Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Makes various technical amendments to chapters 231, 243, 244D, and 245, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)
(S) 3/6/2020- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 353). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB1275
HB1052 HD1
Electric Vehicle; Charging Stations; Parking Fee Exemption; Airports; Enforcement.
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Limits electric vehicles' (EV) parking fee exemption to four hours. Excludes airports from the EV parking fee exemption. Extends sunset date of Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, until EVs are 10 percent of registered vehicles in the State. Requires certain places of public accommodation to make reasonable efforts to maintain EV charging stations in working order. Requires new EV charging systems installed pursuant to the EV charging system requirement to be at least Level 2 and network capable. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Re-referred to EEP, TRN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 21 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, TRN, LMG, FIN  SB1278
HB1075 HD1
Fishing Regulations; Spiny Lobster; Kona Crabs; Samoan Crabs; Taking; Bag Limits
RELATING TO BAG LIMITS.
Repeals the statutory prohibition on taking or killing female spiny lobsters, Kona crabs, and Samoan crabs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). TOKIOKA, DECOITE, KONG, SAY WLH, JUD
HB1109 HD1 SD1
Certified Public Accountants; State Board of Public Accountancy; Temporary Permits to Practice
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.
Specifies who may be granted a temporary permit to practice public accountancy. Specifies the requirements that must be met prior to obtaining a temporary permit to practice. Requires a person to obtain a temporary permit to practice from the board of public accountancy prior to commencing public accountancy services in Hawaii. Specifies a time frame for the temporary permit to practice. Requires persons granted a temporary permit to practice to consent to and certify various obligations, including being under the authority of the board of public accountancy and paying all applicable taxes to the State. Makes conforming amendments to the laws relating to public accountancy. Takes effect on 1/1/2021. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. D. KOBAYASHI, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, ELI, MATAYOSHI, MCDERMOTT, MORIKAWA, OKIMOTO, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER CPH, WAM  SB208
HB1121 HD1 SD2
Hawaii Water Plan; Commission on Water Resource Management; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER SECURITY.
Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to conduct an update of the statewide framework for the Hawaii water plan to provide guidance for Hawaii's future water plan. Makes an appropriation. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)
(S) 2/12/2020- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 3). YAMANE, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER WTL, WAM
HB1153 HD1 SD2
Remote Testimony; Remote Legislative Access Program; Legislature; Committee Hearings; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REMOTE TESTIMONY IN LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS.
Establishes the remote legislative access program, to be supervised by the joint legislative access committee. Specific requirements that the joint legislative access committee must consider when developing the program. Requires each house of the Legislature to establish, by rule, procedures for the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
(S) 3/6/2020- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 353). TARNAS, CREAGAN, HASHIMOTO, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, TAKAYAMA, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER GVO, WAM
HB1231 HD1
International Education Programs; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to fund one or more programs sponsored or organized by a University of Hawaii community college or a four-year campus to expand opportunities for international college experiences for University of Hawaii students. Requires the University of Hawaii to work in collaboration with the department of business, economic development, and tourism and requires a report to be submitted to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/4/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TIA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). HASHIMOTO, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA LHE, TIA, FIN  SB200
HB1242 HD2
Renewable Energy; Gas; Public Utilities Commission; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to contract with the Hawaii natural energy institute to conduct an independent renewable gas study. Appropriates funds to PUC to contract with the University of Hawaii to perform the study. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI EET/CPH, WAM  SB571
HB1262 HD1
Solar Energy Device; Trimming Vegetation; Ordinance; Counties
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
Permits the governing body of a county to require, by ordinance, the trimming of vegetation that blocks solar radiation from a solar energy device on a neighboring property. Authorizes the ordinance to include a designation of responsibility for the cost of trimming. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/4/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). SAIKI, C. LEE, LOWEN EEP, LAB, FIN  SB834
HB1346 HD2 SD1
Suspension or Expulsion of Public Prekindergarten Students; Prohibited
RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Prohibits the suspension or expulsion of children participating in the Executive Office on Early Learning's Public Prekindergarten Program, except under limited circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. WOODSON, DECOITE, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, Brower, Matayoshi, San Buenaventura EDU/JDC, WAM
HB1402 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Micro Enterprise Assistance Program on Hawaiian Home Lands; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Establishes the micro enterprise assistance program on Hawaiian home lands revolving fund to provide grants and loans through the implementation of the micro enterprise assistance program to qualified native Hawaiians, native Hawaiian-controlled homestead associations, and homestead association community development corporations. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LUKE HWN, WAM
HB1469 HD2 SD1
Hawaii College Savings Program; Income Tax Deduction
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made to the Hawaii college savings program. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2019. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 1/29/2020- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 9 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Harimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 4 Excused: Senator(s) English, K. Kahele, Moriwaki, Taniguchi. ELI, CULLEN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, TARNAS, WILDBERGER HRE, WAM
HB1520 HD2
Public Utilities Commission; Building Energy Consumption Benchmarking; Energy Efficiency
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires energy consumption benchmarking for all nonresidential buildings. Requires disclosure of resulting, anonymized and aggregated benchmarking data to a prospective property buyer, lessee, or lender. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD2)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EET/CPH, WAM. SAIKI EET/CPH, WAM  SB1337
HB1529 HD2
Hawaii Student Free Expression Act; Student Journalists; DOE
RELATING TO STUDENT JOURNALISTS.
Allows student journalists at public schools to exercise freedom of speech and freedom of the press in school-sponsored media. Takes effect on July 1, 2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/11/2020- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC. OHNO, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, THIELEN, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura EDU, JDC
HB1553 HD1 SD1
Homeland Security; Hawaii State Fusion Center
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes the Hawaii State Fusion Center as a program under the Office of Homeland Security and establishes the state-funded position of Hawaii State Fusion Center Director to manage the Center's day-to-day operations and be accountable to the Director of Homeland Security. Effective 1/28/2081. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TAKAYAMA, DECOITE, QUINLAN PSM/TEC, WAM
HB1598
License to Carry Firearms; Concealed Carry; Open Carry; AG; County Chiefs of Police
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Authorizes the attorney general to grant licenses to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition therefor concealed or unconcealed statewide. Limits the county chiefs of police authority to grant licenses to carry. Amends the requirements and fee for licenses to carry.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAKAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN
HB1599
Permits to Obtain Rifles and Shotguns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Conforms the permitting process for rifles and shotguns to the process for pistols and revolvers.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1 TAKAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) JUD
HB1600
Firearms; Lending; Possession; Ownership; Background Checks
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Repeals provisions that allow the lending of certain firearms for use within the State for up to 15 days and for use outside the State for up to 75 days without being subject to a background check and other requirements under chapter 134, HRS. Prohibits transferring the possession or ownership of any firearm to any person except as provided under chapter 134, HRS.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on PVM/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) PVM/JUD
HB1601
Workers Compensation; Average Weekly Wages; Computation
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Adjusts the method of calculating average weekly wages for workers' compensation claims.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1 TAKUMI LAB, FIN  SB2641
HB1602 HD1 SD1
Human Remains; Natural Organic Reduction; Working Group
RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.
Includes the use of natural organic reduction as a method for the disposal of human remains. Amends the procedures for the resolution of disputes regarding the right of disposition, the right to rely and act upon written instructions in a funeral service agreement or similar document, and provisions for the disposition of a decedent's remains and recovery of reasonable expenses to include natural organic reduction facilities. Establishes a working group to explore natural organic reduction as a means of disposal of human remains. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA CPH, JDC
HB1603
Unfair and Deceptive Practices; Transient Accommodations; Rates; Mandatory Fees
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Requires that advertisements for rates for transient accommodations include all mandatory fees, except for taxes imposed by the State or county.
(H) 1/28/2020- Re-referred to TIA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7 TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA TIA/CPC, FIN  SB2229
HB1604 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Public Benefits Fee Administrator; Household Appliances
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires retailers of household appliances to conspicuously display available energy efficiency rebates funded by the public benefits fee and state-specific energy operation costs. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TAKUMI, LOWEN EET, CPH  SB2561
HB1605
Hotels; Restaurants; Service Charges
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
Prohibits restaurants and hotels from applying service charges for the sale of food or beverage services unless they are distributed as tip income directly to their employees.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA LAB, CPC, FIN  SB2230
HB1606 HD1
Professional and Vocational Licensure; Temporary Licensure by Endorsement; Military Spouses
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSURE.
Specifies the documentation needed for a military spouse to receive a temporary licensure by endorsement. Requires issuance of the license within an unspecified number of days of the application and supporting documents. Excludes construction contracting services form the performance of services permitted under any license or temporary license issues to a military spouse. Requires each licensing board to adopt and publish rules by 8/1/2020 to administer the provisions. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. TAKUMI, Ichiyama CPH, WAM
HB1607
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund; Recycling; Repeal
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Repeals the deposit beverage container program. Makes conforming statutory amendments relating to the deposit beverage container program and deposit beverage container deposit special fund. Effective 1/1/2021.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1608 HD2
DOH; Prescription Drugs; Wholesale Importation
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to implement a program for wholesale importation of prescription drugs. Requires the Department to contract with a licensed wholesaler to seek federal certification and approval for the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/12/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Tokioka, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO HLT, CPC, FIN
HB1609 HD2
Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Insurance Commissioner, Licensure; Reporting
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Establishes business practice and transparency reporting requirements for pharmacy benefit managers. Replaces the registration requirement for pharmacy benefit managers with a licensing requirement. Increases penalties for violations of the pharmacy benefit managers law. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN  SB2226
HB1610
Corporate Welfare; Phase Out; Interstate Compact
RELATING TO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE WELFARE.
Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to EDB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9 TAKUMI EDB, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB1611
BLNR; Shoreline Encroachments; Easements
RELATING TO SHORELINES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to provide shoreline encroachment easements that do not exceed 10 years to landowners having structures that encroach on the shoreline. Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules that establish a policy and procedure for the granting or renewal of shoreline encroachment easements. Requires the adopted policy to consider the impact of expected sea level rise on the encroaching structures. Prohibits the granting of any new shoreline encroachment easements until the new policy is adopted.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 1 THIELEN, B. KOBAYASHI, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER EEP/WLH, FIN
HB1612
Transportation; Taxation; Aircraft
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Ensures the collection of the state general excise tax in instances in which the transportation of passengers is furnished by common carriers by the use of aircraft when the collection of the tax is not prohibited by federal law. Limits imposition of tax to flights that occur within the airspace of a single island of the State.
(H) 1/28/2020- Re-referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 7 THIELEN, C. LEE, LUKE TRN, FIN  SB2318
HB1613 HD1
DHS; Persons with Disabilities; Medicaid; Buy-in Program; DHS Report
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires DHS to establish a medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires DHS to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2021 regular session on the progress made in evaluating how to implement and the viability of implementing a full Medicaid buy-in program. Takes effect 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, B. KOBAYASHI, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, SAY, TOKIOKA HSH, FIN
HB1614 HD1
Jury Service; Exemptions; Study; Judiciary
RELATING TO JURORS.
Requires the judiciary to study and report to the legislature on the jury service exemptions in Hawaii and other states, including jury service exemptions for medical professionals, such as psychologists, with active patients. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to JDC. MIZUNO, CACHOLA, San Buenaventura, Thielen JDC  SB2588
HB1615
Firearms; Possession Prohibited While Intoxicated
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits any person from possessing a loaded firearm while intoxicated, unless the person is in their own dwelling. Violation is a petty misdemeanor.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on JUD/PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) JUD/PVM  SB2002
HB1616
Parole Officers; Law Enforcement; Training; Equipment; Resources
RELATING TO PAROLE OFFICERS.
Gives parole officers, within the scope of their duty, the powers of a police officers. Provides parole officers with the authority to arrest paroled prisoners without a warrant when there is probable cause of a violation of parole. Authorizes parole officers to use electric guns and subjects parole officers to the authority of the law enforcement standards board.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) PVM, JUD
HB1617 HD1
Driver's License; Renewal; Seniors
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Changes the renewal period for driver's licenses for persons 72 years old or older from every two years to every four years. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). TAKAYAMA TRN, JUD
HB1618
Penal Code; Sexual Assault of an Animal; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF AN ANIMAL.
Amends the Penal Code to establish the crime of sexual assault of an animal. Provides that the sexual assault of an animal is a class C felony or a class B felony if the offense subjects a minor to sexual contact with an animal or is committed in the presence of a minor.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to AGR, JUD, referral sheet 1 TAKAYAMA AGR, JUD  SB2718
HB1619 HD1
Penal Responsibility; Mental Health Treatment; Agreements
RELATING TO PENAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Authorizes the courts to enter into agreements to divert into residential, rehabilitative, and other treatment those defendants whose physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect is believed to have become or will become an issue in a judicial case. Requires either one psychiatrist or one psychologist to be appointed in felony cases requiring three examiners. Requires an examination for penal responsibility to be conducted within fifteen days after a finding of fitness to proceed. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/26/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, C. LEE, TAKAYAMA HLT, JUD
HB1620 HD2
Fitness to Proceed; Petty Misdemeanors; DOH; Penal Responsibility; Mental Health Treatment; Agreements
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Amends the effect of finding a defendant charged with a petty misdemeanor not involving violence or attempted violence unfit to proceed. Amends the requirements for fitness determination hearings, court-appointed examiners, and examination reports. Authorizes the courts to enter into agreements to divert into residential, rehabilitative, and other treatment those defendants whose physical or mental disease, disorder, or defect is believed to have become or will become an issue in a judicial case. Amends the requirements for appointing qualified examiners to perform examinations for penal responsibility. Requires an examination for penal responsibility to be conducted within fifteen days after a finding of fitness to proceed. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPH were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, S. Chang, Ruderman, L. Thielen, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Nishihara. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, C. LEE, TAKAYAMA CPH, JDC  SB2033
HB1621 HD1
Coastal Disaster Planning; Shoreline Climate Protection Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Establishes the Honolulu Shoreline Climate Protection Pilot Project. Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop a comprehensive plan to protect urban Honolulu from the risk of coastal disaster events. Anticipates use of the plan as a model for the State. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Quinlan excused (2). NISHIMOTO EEP/WLH, FIN
HB1622 HD1
Transient Accommodations Tax; Hawaiian Center; Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Amends the allocation of TAT for operation of a Hawaiian center and a museum of Hawaiian music and dance to also include development of the center and museum. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on EET recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EET were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Taniguchi, J.Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye, Fevella. ONISHI EET, WAM
HB1623
Tourism; Short Form
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Short form bill relating to tourism.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TIA, referral sheet 1 ONISHI TIA
HB1624
Arts; Short Form
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Short form bill relating to the arts.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TIA, referral sheet 1 ONISHI TIA
HB1625
Taxation; Short Form
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Short form bill relating to taxation.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TIA, referral sheet 1 ONISHI TIA
HB1626
International Affairs; Short Form
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill relating to international affairs.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TIA, referral sheet 1 ONISHI TIA
HB1627
State Budget; Budget Allotment and Modification
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Makes technical amendments to the budget allotment modification law.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 LUKE FIN
HB1628
State Funds; State Treasury
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Makes technical amendments to the state law regarding the deposition of state funds into the state treasury.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 LUKE FIN
HB1629 HD1
DOD; DOH; COVID-19; Coronavirus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Makes appropriations from the general revenues of the State to support DOH and DOD activities to detect, contain, mitigate, and respond to the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Effective 7/1/2030. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LUKE CPH/PSM, WAM
HB1630
Receipt of Federal Funds; Notification; Speaker; President
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Requires that the Senate President and House Speaker be notified in writing upon the receipt of any federal-aid moneys for expenditure by the State within ten days following receipt.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 LUKE FIN
HB1631 SD1
State Bonds; State Budget ($)
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Authorizes issuance of instruments of indebtedness in an amount that may be necessary to finance any permitted purpose under the House Bill No. 2200, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 and section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act. Makes findings required by article VII, section 13, of the state constitution regarding the issuance of authorized bonds and the debt limit. (HB1631 SD1)
(H) 5/21/2020- Transmitted to Governor. LUKE, CULLEN WAM
HB1632 HD1
ATG; UH; Non-General Funds; Reclassification; Abolish
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Reclassifies the notaries public revolving fund, and criminal forfeiture revolving fund as special funds; litigation deposits trust fund as a trust account; and the national mortgage settlement trust account as a trust fund. Abolishes the criminal justice commission trust account. Abolishes the UH intercollegiate athletics special fund. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LUKE, CULLEN WAM
HB1633 HD1
General Excise Tax; Auditory Devices; Hearing Aids; Exemption
RELATING TO AUDITORY DEVICES.
Exempts gross receipts from the sale of auditory devices, such as hearing aids, from the general excise tax. Amends the definition of "prosthetic device" to include hearing aids and devices worn on the body. Exempts gross receipts from the repair of prosthetic devices from the general excise tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. LUKE, CULLEN CPH, WAM  SB2245
HB1634 HD1
Election Campaigns; Candidate Committees; Noncandidate Committees; Reports
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Amends the deadline for candidate committees and noncandidate committees to file organizational reports. Imposes upon both candidate committees and noncandidate committees consistent content, filing, and deadline requirements for organizational reports and preliminary reports. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LUKE, CULLEN JDC
HB1635 HD1
Planned Community Associations; Accessory Dwelling Units
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Prohibits a planned community association from prohibiting a member from constructing an accessory dwelling unit that is under the separate ownership or occupancy of the member. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). HASHEM (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, CPC
HB1636
Sentences for Injuries to Pregnant Women; Extended and Mandatory Minimum Terms of Imprisonment
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST VULNERABLE PERSONS.
Adds the acts of killing or inflicting serious or substantial bodily injury upon a pregnant woman in the course of committing or attempting to commit a felony, to the offenses for which a person is subject to an extended or mandatory minimum term of imprisonment.
(H) 2/13/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO JUD, FIN
HB1637 HD1 SD1
DOH; Medicare; Civil Monetary Penalties; Civil Monetary Penalty Special Fund; Medicare Administrator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Repeals the spending ceiling for moneys in the civil monetary penalty special fund for use by the Department of Health for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-approved compliance activities. Appropriates funds to DOH for the establishment of a medicare administrator position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MIZUNO CPH, WAM
HB1638
Hospital Discharge Planning; Palliative Care; Hospice
RELATING TO DISCHARGE PLANNING.
Requires hospitals to provide patients or their designated caregiver with information on hospice and palliative care, if deemed relevant, upon discharge.
(H) 2/13/2020- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO, CACHOLA, ICHIYAMA, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA HLT, CPC
HB1639
Crime; Short Form
RELATING TO CRIME.
Short form bill relating to crime.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1 C. LEE JUD
HB1640
Gun Violence; Short Form
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE.
Short form bill relating to gun violence.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1 C. LEE JUD
HB1641
Campaign Finance; Short Form
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Short form bill relating to campaign finance.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1 C. LEE JUD
HB1642
Ethics; Short Form
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill relating to ethics.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1 C. LEE JUD
HB1643
Penalties; Short Form
RELATING TO PENALTIES.
Short form bill relating to penalties.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1 C. LEE JUD
HB1644 HD1
Conveyance Tax; Limited Liability Companies
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Requires that the certificate of conveyance filed with the director of taxation include the names and addresses of limited liability company officers, directors, and members or managers. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, TAKUMI, WOODSON, McDermott CPC, FIN
HB1645
Homelessness; Short Form
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill relating to homelessness.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1 SAN BUENAVENTURA HSH
HB1646
Homelessness; Short Form
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill relating to homelessness.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1 SAN BUENAVENTURA HSH
HB1647
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1 SAN BUENAVENTURA HSH
HB1648
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1 SAN BUENAVENTURA HSH
HB1649
Human Services; Short Form
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill relating to human services.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HSH, referral sheet 1 SAN BUENAVENTURA HSH
HB1650 HD1
Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits; Tracking Systems; Counties; Deadline to Establish
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS.
Extends the deadline for the counties to adopt and utilize electronic tracking systems for sexual assault evidence collection kits. Takes effect on July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. ICHIYAMA JDC, WAM
HB1651 HD1 SD1
DOT; Vehicle Safety Inspections; Inspectors; Reconstructed Vehicles; Special Inspection and Certification Requirement
RELATING TO VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
Codifies certain certification, renewal, and violation processes of vehicle inspectors who conduct vehicle safety inspections under the DOT. Repeals section 286-85, HRS, which requires reconstructed vehicles to obtain a special inspection and certification. Takes effect on approval. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. HASHIMOTO, WOODSON, YAMASHITA TRS, JDC/WAM  SB2693
HB1652
Caregivers; Paid Leave
RELATING TO CAREGIVING.
Requires certain employers to provide employees with 12 months of paid caregiving leave during any calendar year to care for the employee's spouse, civil union partner, reciprocal beneficiary, significant other, relative, friend, or neighbor.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 HASHIMOTO LAB, JUD, FIN
HB1653 HD1
Department of Health; Sale or Transfer of Property; Individual Wastewater System Inspection
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
Establishes the time of transfer individual wastewater system inspection program to oversee the inspection and repair of any individual wastewater system at the time of sale or transfer of residential real property attached to the wastewater system. Excludes certain sales or transfers. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHIMOTO EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1654 HD2 SD1
HDOA; Feral Pigs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for feral pig control. Takes effect on 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. CREAGAN AEN, WAM
HB1655
Agriculture; Short Form
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill relating to agriculture.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to AGR, referral sheet 1 CREAGAN AGR
HB1656
Agriculture; Short Form
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill relating to agriculture.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to AGR, referral sheet 1 CREAGAN AGR
HB1657
Agriculture; Short Form
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill relating to agriculture.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to AGR, referral sheet 1 CREAGAN AGR
HB1658
Agriculture; Short Form
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill relating to agriculture.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to AGR, referral sheet 1 CREAGAN AGR
HB1659 HD3
Prescription Drugs; Pharmacy; Customized Patient Medication Packages
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes a pharmacy to provide a customized patient medication package to any person upon consent, with a valid prescription, and in compliance with labeling and dispensing requirements. Effective 07/01/2050. (HD3)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPH were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, S. Chang, Ruderman, L. Thielen, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Nishihara. MIZUNO CPH
HB1660 HD1
Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Pharmacists; Opioid Antagonists; Reporting
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the dispensing of a pharmacist-prescribed opioid antagonist to be reported to the State's electronic prescription accountability system. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Re-referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 20 MIZUNO HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB1661 HD3
Emergency Examinations; Emergency Hospitalizations; Behavioral Health Crisis
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Amends criteria for emergency examination, release from emergency examination, emergency hospitalization, and release from emergency hospitalization for individuals suffering from a behavioral health crisis. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD3)
(S) 3/10/2020- The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPH were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, S. Chang, Nishihara, Ruderman, L. Thielen, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. MIZUNO CPH
HB1662 HD2 SD1
Newborns; Hearing Screening; Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluations; Early Intervention
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Amends the statewide newborn hearing screening program to require reporting of diagnostic audiologic evaluation results of infants who do not pass the hearing screening test or are diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing up to the age of three years to DOH to improve hearing follow-up treatment and support of infants. Updates definitions and terminology. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MIZUNO CPH, WAM
HB1663 HD2
Food Safety; Task Force; Food Safety Modernization Act
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a task force to review and recommend specific actions to ensure that Hawaii's food imports are sourced, transported, stored, and distributed in compliance with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act; and develop specific recommendations to ensure that all foods and brands imported into Hawaii do not mislead or confuse the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). MIZUNO HLT, FIN
HB1664 HD1
Supporting Employment Empowerment Hawaii Work Program; DHS; Study Group
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires DHS to convene a study group to examine the efficiencies and effectiveness, including program outcomes, of DHS's supporting employment empowerment Hawaii work program and submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2021 regular session. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). MIZUNO, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, ICHIYAMA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, THIELEN, TOKIOKA HSH, LAB, FIN
HB1665
Pesticide; Glyphosate; Prohibition
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the use of any pesticide containing glyphosate as an active ingredient.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO, BROWER, MCKELVEY, SAY, THIELEN, Cabanilla Arakawa AGR, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB1666
Cigarettes; Tobacco; Distribution; Schools
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes it unlawful to distribute sample cigarette or tobacco products, cigarette or tobacco promotional materials, and coupons redeemable for cigarette or tobacco products or promotional materials within 1,500 feet of any elementary, middle or intermediate, or high school.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LHE/HLT, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO, AQUINO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, ICHIYAMA, NAKAMURA, SAY, TAKUMI, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, Belatti, McKelvey, San Buenaventura LHE/HLT, CPC, JUD
HB1667
Disability Awareness Month; Established
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Designates the month of October as "Disability Awareness Month: Employment, Enrichment, and Inclusion" in recognition of the employment challenges and successes of persons with disabilities in the State.
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). MIZUNO, AQUINO, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, ICHIYAMA, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, SAY, THIELEN, San Buenaventura HSH, JUD
HB1668
Vote Harvesting; Ballot Harvesting; Voter Fraud; Felony
RELATING TO BALLOT HARVESTING.
Clarifies that only a designated agent can deliver a ballot on behalf of another. Prohibits ballot harvesting. Violators will be punishable under felony voter fraud statutes.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WARD, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, KONG JUD, FIN
HB1669
PACE; Residential Property; Hawaii State Energy Office; Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes a residential property assessed clean energy (PACE) program. Allows residential property owners to finance qualified renewable energy improvements through a non-ad valorum property assessment and revenue bonds.
(H) 1/30/2020- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HASHEM EEP, FIN
HB1670
Pickup Trucks; Truck Beds; Seat Belts; Exceptions
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires every pickup truck manufactured after 12/31/2021 that is sold, offered for sell, purchased, or operated in the State to be equipped with a seat belt assembly in the bed of the pickup truck. Prohibits any passenger from riding in the bed or load-carrying area of a pickup truck manufactured after 12/31/2021 without being restrained by a seat belt assembly.
(H) 1/29/2020- Re-referred to TRN, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 8 ICHIYAMA TRN, CPC, JUD
HB1671
CIP; Third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third representative district.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 ONISHI FIN
HB1672
CIP; Thirty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-second representative district.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 ICHIYAMA FIN
HB1673 HD1
Ethics; Legislators; Fair Treatment; Disclosures
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Restores statutory protection for legislators when carrying out a legislative function. Clarifies that each house of the legislature shall adopt rules regarding disclosure of the nature and extent of any interest or transaction that the legislator believes may be affected by the legislator's official action. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI JDC  SB2100
HB1674
Secondhand Dealers; Automated Recycling Kiosk
RELATING TO SECONDHAND DEALERS.
Clarifies that the secondhand dealers law applies to a secondhand dealer's operation of an automated recycling kiosk.
(H) 1/30/2020- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI CPC, JUD
HB1675
Wildlife Conservation Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Establishes the wildlife conservation special fund to maintain a response to oiled wildlife and preserve and enhance wildlife habitation under threat from sea level rise associated with climate change. Allocates a portion of environmental response, energy, and food security tax revenues to the special fund.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, FIN
HB1676 HD1
Department of Transportation; Highway Safety; Photo Red Light Imaging Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes a three-year photo red light imaging detector system pilot program. Authorizes any affected county to administer the photo red light imaging detector system pilot program. Establishes a photo red light imaging detector systems pilot program account as a special account within the general fund. Requires proceeds of fines expended in the county from which they were collected for operation of the photo red light imaging detector systems pilot program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI TRS, JDC/WAM  SB3172
HB1677
General Elections; State Holidays; Repeal
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Repeals the designation of Election Day as a state holiday.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN
HB1678 HD1 SD1
Truth in Music Advertising Act; Deceptive Advertising; Musical Performance; Right of Action; Musical Production
RELATING TO MUSICAL PERFORMANCES.
Prohibits a person from advertising or conducting a live musical performance or production through the use of a deceptive affiliation under certain conditions. Enables action against deceptive practices by imposing penalties and private right of action. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. SAIKI, ONISHI CPH, JDC
HB1679 HD1
HPHA; Low-Income Housing; Housing for Elders; Preference
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to give preference to persons residing in the zip code in which a low-income or elder housing project is constructed for the housing project's initial tenants or residents. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(S) 3/12/2020- The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) S. Chang, Kanuha, Moriwaki, L. Thielen; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. OHNO, BROWER HOU, WAM
HB1680 HD2
Prepaid Wireless E911 Surcharge; Enhanced 911 Services; Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service; Enhanced 911 Surcharge
RELATING TO ENHANCED 911 SERVICES.
Establishes a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge to be imposed on prepaid wireless telecommunications services purchased at a retail transaction. Allows sellers to deduct and retain three per cent of the surcharge for administrative expenses. Requires deposit of the surcharge balance into the enhanced 911 fund. Beginning 7/1/2021, amends the enhanced 911 surcharge rate. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2020- Re-Referred to TEC/PSM, CPH/WAM. OHNO TEC/PSM, CPH/WAM
HB1681
Sentencing; Habitual Violent Felons; Imprisonment; Penalties
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Enhances the term of imprisonment for habitual violent felons. Defines "habitual violent felon."
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 OHNO JUD, FIN
HB1682
University; College: Athletics; Student-Athletes; Compensation
RELATING TO INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.
Authorizes a student-athlete to enter into a contract providing compensation to the student-athlete for use of the student-athlete's name, image, or likeness. Establishes various provisions prohibiting schools, athletic associations, and conferences from discriminating against student-athletes who receive compensation. Effective 1/1/2021.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAY, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, KONG, QUINLAN, TOKIOKA, WARD, Brower LHE, JUD, FIN
HB1683
High School Apprenticeship Program; DLIR; DOE; DCCA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO APPRENTICESHIPS.
Requires DLIR to develop and implement a high school apprenticeship program in public and charter schools with grades nine through twelve. Requires the DOE and DCCA to assist and support DLIR. Requires annual progress reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LAB, LHE, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAY, CREAGAN, KONG, QUINLAN, TOKIOKA, WARD, Brower, Cabanilla Arakawa, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura LAB, LHE, FIN
HB1684
DOH; Solid Waste Management; Research and Development; General Fund Set-Aside; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the solid waste management research and development special fund. Sets aside 1% of general revenues collected by the State each fiscal year to be deposited into the solid waste management research and development special fund. Requires the Department of Health to use moneys in the solid waste management research and development special fund for research and development into solid waste management. Requires the department to submit biennial reports to the Legislature.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAY, BROWER, KONG, TOKIOKA, WARD, Creagan, Hashimoto, Lowen, San Buenaventura EEP, FIN
HB1685 HD1
Taxation; Technology; Cybersecurity; Artificial Intelligence
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for investment in qualified businesses that develop cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAY, BROWER, CREAGAN, KONG, LUKE, TOKIOKA, WARD, Hashimoto EDB, FIN
HB1686
Insurance; Climate; Change; Countermeasures; DLNR
RELATING TO SUSTAINING HAWAII.
Requires that 1% of all assessments, fees, fines, penalties, reimbursements, and taxes collected by the Insurance Division be deposited into a special fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be used for countermeasures against climate change.
(H) 1/28/2020- Re-referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 7 SAY, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, KONG, QUINLAN, TOKIOKA, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura EEP/WLH, FIN
HB1687
Restrooms; Toilets; Gender Equity
RELATING TO RESTROOM FACILITIES.
Requires that restrooms and toilet facilities of public amusement facilities constructed, renovated, or installed after 1/1/21 have two female-use toilets for each male-use toilet or urinal.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAY, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, KONG, MIZUNO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, YAMASHITA, Brower, Creagan, Hashimoto, Quinlan JUD, FIN
HB1688
BLNR; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Moorage Fees; Leasehold Condominium Boat Slips; Boating Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ALA WAI BOAT HARBOR.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to offer to sell leasehold condominium boat slips at the Ala Wai boat harbor to certain tenants of the harbor and allocate the proceeds of these sales for deferred maintenance of the harbor. Allows for the establishment of a condominium association at Ala Wai boat harbor to serve as the landlord of all boat slips at the harbor. Exempts owners of leasehold condominium boat slips at the Ala Wai boat harbor from moorage fees.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to WLH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 SAY, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, KONG, TOKIOKA, WARD, Brower WLH, CPC, FIN
HB1689 HD1
Animal Fur Products; Manufacture and Sale; Prohibition
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the manufacture and sale of animal fur products, with certain exceptions. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/11/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. TAKAYAMA (Introduced by request of another party) CPH, JDC  SB2753
HB1690
Telehealth; State Strategic Telehealth Advisory Council; State Telehealth and Health Care Access Coordinator; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Establishes goals for the adoption and proliferation of telehealth to increase health care access. Establishes the State Strategic Telehealth Advisory Council and permanent State Telehealth and Health Care Access Coordinator position. Dissolves the Advisory Council on 7/1/2023. Establishes the Telehealth Administrative Simplification Working Group to research, make recommendations, and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO, AQUINO, CACHOLA, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, WARD HLT, FIN
HB1691 HD1
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month; Designated
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Designates the month of September of each year as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). MIZUNO, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, SAY, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WARD, San Buenaventura HLT, JUD
HB1692
Minors; Abuse; Neglect; Mandatory Reporting; Clergy; Rules of Evidence; Privileged Communications
RELATING TO MINORS.
Requires members of the clergy to report child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Services or to the police. Specifies that the general rule of privilege under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence for confidential communications made to a member of the clergy does not apply to communications relating to child abuse or neglect.
(H) 2/3/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. THIELEN, C. LEE JUD, FIN  SB2001
HB1693
Stored Vehicles; Expired License Plates; Registration
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Modifies the registration process for stored vehicles with expired license plates.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 1 HASHEM, BROWER, HASHIMOTO, MATAYOSHI, WOODSON, Aquino TRN, CPC  SB2203
HB1694
Heat Abatement; Green Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEAT ABATEMENT.
Expands authorized expenditures from the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund to include energy-efficient air conditioning. Appropriates funds and authorizes the department of education to borrow funds from the green infrastructure loan program for heat abatement.
(H) 2/3/2020- Re-referred to EEP/LHE, FIN, referral sheet 14 HASHEM, DECOITE, HAR, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, OHNO, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER EEP/LHE, FIN  SB2219
HB1695 HD1
Education; Standardized Testing; Opt-out
RELATING TO STANDARDIZED TESTING.
Requires the Board of Education to inform students and their parents or guardians of ability to opt out of standardized tests. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, WOODSON LHE/LAB, FIN
HB1696 HD1 SD1
Underground Fuel Storage Tanks; Advisory Committee; Meeting Frequency
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires the fuel tank advisory committee to meet at least twice within a same calendar year at least six months apart. Effective upon approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. JOHANSON, ICHIYAMA AEN/CPH, WAM  SB2555
HB1697
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts the sales of feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/28/2020- Re-referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7 JOHANSON, ELI, KITAGAWA HLT, FIN
HB1698 HD1
Collective Bargaining; State Law Enforcement Officers; State and County Ocean Safety and Water Safety Officers
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Amends bargaining unit (14). Retains state law enforcement officers under bargaining unit (14). Creates a separate bargaining unit (15) for state and county ocean safety and water safety officers. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2020- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 10 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, English, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 3 Excused: Senator(s) Harimoto, K. Kahele, Fevella. JOHANSON, ELI LCA/WAM  SB2251
HB1699
Healthcare; Employers; Annual Premium Cost
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires employers to include the annual premium cost of health care paid by the employer on behalf of the employee on the employee's final pay stub for the calendar year.
(H) 2/11/2020- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. JOHANSON, ELI LAB, FIN
HB1700 HD1 SD1
Hawaii EUTF; Administration of Fund
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Specifies that each EUTF trustee, in addition to the EUTF board, shall administer health and other benefit plans for the sole and exclusive benefit of EUTF beneficiaries. Repeals provisions requiring health and other benefit plans to be provided at an affordable cost to both public employers and public employees. Takes effect upon its approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/18/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. JOHANSON, ELI LCA, WAM  SB3012
HB1701 HD1 SD1
Equal Pay; Wage Discrimination; Salary or Wage History; Employment
RELATING TO EQUAL PAY.
Conforms statutory prohibitions against wage discrimination with other prohibitions on employment discrimination. Clarifies allowable justifications for compensation differentials and remedies for pay disparity. Requires employers to disclose wage ranges to employees and prospective employees. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/19/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. JOHANSON, ELI, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA LCA, JDC  SB2253
HB1702
Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Dispensary Hours; Dispensary Location; Transportation; Sale or Transfer of License
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Requires medical cannabis dispensaries to be closed on official state and federal holidays. Prohibits the transportation of cannabis to another county or island for testing except when there is no certified laboratory located in same county or island as the dispensary. Prohibits dispensaries from being located within 750 feet of a public housing project or complex. Repeals statute allowing for the sale or transfer of dispensary licenses.
(H) 1/27/2020- Re-referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 OHNO, MATAYOSHI HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB1703
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee Report; Expenditure Reimbursements
RELATING TO REPORTS OF CANDIDATE COMMITTEES.
Provides that candidate committees may reimburse the candidate or other individuals for expenditures made on the candidate's behalf.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD  SB2144
HB1704 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Orders; Fines
RELATING TO ORDERS OF THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Provides that the right to a contested case hearing is deemed waived if a person does not request a hearing within an unspecified number of days of receipt of the commission's preliminary determination. Permits an order of the commission to be confirmed as a judgment in the circuit court, giving the order the same force and effect as any other judgment issued by the circuit courts; provided that there shall be no appeal from the judgment. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2145
HB1705 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Expenditure Reimbursements; Committee Reports; Electioneering Communications
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS.
Provides that candidate committees may reimburse the candidate or other individuals for expenditures made on the candidate's behalf. Clarifies that preliminary primary and preliminary general reports are due ten days before the primary or general election. Amends the requirements for the statements of information for electioneering communications. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2146
HB1706 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Contribution Limits; Nonresidents; Return of Contribution; Campaign Funds
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Provides that excess contributions by nonresident contributors shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. Amends the allowable uses of campaign funds. Amends the time for a candidate who is elected to office to use campaign funds or return the funds. Sunsets 11/5/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB2147
HB1707
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Violations; Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases the amount of the fine that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures that has received at least one contribution of more than $10,000, or spent more than $10,000 in an election period, for campaign spending law violations. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order that payment of a fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of an officer of the noncandidate committee.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2148
HB1708
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electioneering Communication; Disclosure Date; Advertisement
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
Amends the definition of "disclosure date" to mean the date on which the electioneering communication is publicly distributed. Expands the definition of "electioneering communication" to apply to advertisements sent by any mail rate and communications regarding expenditures of the organization. Makes a conforming statutory amendment relating to the determination of the date by which a person is deemed to have made a campaign expenditure.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD  SB2149
HB1709
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Employees' Retirement System; Reports
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows departments more time to comply with new ERS reporting standards.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2142
HB1710
Honolulu Mayor's Package; Concessions; Public Property; Advertising
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Specifies advertising requirements for offers and allows for online advertising. Effective 7/01/2030.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LAB, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, LMG, FIN  SB2143
HB1711
Kauai County Package; Vehicle Registration; Director of Finance; Abandoned Vehicles; Outstanding Charges
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Authorizes the director of finance of each county to require that the owner of an abandoned vehicle repay the county for any towing, removal, or disposal costs incurred by that vehicle as a condition to receiving a certificate of vehicle registration or authorizing the transfer of certain vehicles.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2196
HB1712
Kauai County Package; Highway Safety; Registration Expense; U-Drive Motor Vehicles; Fees
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Increases the maximum additional fee that may be charged for certificates of registration for U-drive motor vehicles.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2197
HB1713
Kauai County Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguard Services
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2198
HB1714 HD1
Maui County Mayor's Package; DLNR; Invasive Species; County of Maui; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the management of the axis deer population in the county of Maui. Appropriates funds to Maui County for preparation of a plan detailing how it will reduce and manage the overpopulation of Axis deer. Takes effect on 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, EEP, FIN  SB2141
HB1715
Maui County Mayor's Package; Surcharge on State Tax; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 6/30/2021.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB2140
HB1716
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Housing Development; Affordable Housing Land Use District Boundary Amendment
RELATING TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Provides to each county legislative body the ability to review and approve land use district boundary amendments for affordable housing projects on 15 acres or less.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HSG/WLH/FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG/WLH/FIN  SB2172
HB1717
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocations
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues based upon the recommendations of the State-County Functions Working Group established by Act 174, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to consider the distribution of duties and responsibilities for public services between the State and the counties and to recommend a model for the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TIA, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TIA, FIN  SB2171
HB1718
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Tobacco Products; State and County Regulation
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals the State's preemptory power to regulate tobacco products and electronic smoking devices. Clarifies that the counties may adopt and enforce ordinances and rules that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, JUD, FIN  SB2173
HB1719
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; Director of Finance; Outstanding Charges
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Allows the director of finance of a county to require payment of outstanding charges owed to the county for the towing, removal, or disposal of an abandoned or derelict vehicle within the county before issuing a motor vehicle certificate of registration.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2174
HB1720
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguard Services
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2175
HB1721
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; U-Drive Additional Fee
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Increases the fee that a county may assess U-drive motor vehicles for each certificate of registration by establishing a single fee for all vehicles, with funds deposited into the revolving fund for highway beautification and disposal of abandoned and derelict vehicles.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2176
HB1722
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold of blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, JUD  SB2177
HB1723 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Extends the tax credit for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of a qualified cesspool until 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, FIN  SB2178
HB1724 HD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Gift Certificates; Transit Cards; Exception
RELATING TO GIFT CERTIFICATES.
Clarifies that certain county-issued cards and certificates are not subject to the State's unfair and deceptive practices regulations related to gift certificates. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, CPH  SB2120
HB1725 HD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Felonies; Interference with Operation of Public Transit
RELATING TO FELONIES.
Includes as a class C felony the offense of interference with the operation of an automated public transit vehicle, system, or service. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) McKelvey, Perruso, Thielen, Wildberger voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2121
HB1726
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Highway Safety; Registration Expense; U-Drive Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Requires U-drive vehicles to pay the same fee for highway beautification and disposal of abandoned and derelict vehicles as non-U-Drive vehicles.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2124
HB1727
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Vehicle Registration; Tax
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Establishes a motor vehicle registration tax to fund the disposal of abandoned vehicles.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2123
HB1728
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Transportation Network Companies; Per-Ride Fees
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Authorizes each county to levy and collect a county per-ride fee against a transportation network company.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2122
HB1729 HD1
Hawaii County of Mayors Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; Director of Finance; Outstanding Charges
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Allows the director of finance of a county to require payment of outstanding charges owed to the county for the towing, removal, or disposal of an abandoned or derelict vehicle within the county before issuing a motor vehicle certificate of registration. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, JUD, FIN  SB2125
HB1730
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguard Services
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2126
HB1731
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Electric Foot Scooters; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Grants electric foot scooters the same rights and subjects them to the same duties as other vehicles, with certain exceptions. Applies blue light prohibition to electric foot scooters. Applies "vulnerable user" definition to include electric foot scooters. Amends "moped" definition to exclude electric foot scooters.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, JUD  SB2127
HB1732
Honolulu Police Department Package; Disorderly Conduct; False or Misleading Information
RELATING TO DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
Amends the offense of disorderly conduct to include engaging in conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information.
(H) 2/25/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD  SB2150
HB1733
Honolulu Police Department Package; Firearms; "Ghost Guns"; Registration
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Makes it a Class C felony to purchase, manufacture, or otherwise obtain firearm parts for the purpose of assembling a firearm having no serial number. Amends certain requirements relating to firearms registration.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on JUD/PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD/PVM  SB2151
HB1734
Honolulu Police Department Package; Firearms; Permits to Acquire; Rifles; Shotguns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires a separate application and permit for the acquisition of each rifle or shotgun and shortens the duration of the permit's validity from 1 year to 10 days.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD  SB2152
HB1735
Honolulu Police Department Package; Vehicles; Detention
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Establishes the offense of unauthorized detention of propelled vehicle, which applies if a propelled vehicle is stolen and a person obtains possession of the vehicle from another without first making a reasonable inquiry as to whether the other party had the legal right to sell or deliver the vehicle.
(H) 2/25/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD  SB2153
HB1736
Honolulu Police Department Package; Firearms; Large-Capacity Magazines; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of 10 rounds, regardless of the type of firearm with which the magazine is compatible. Makes an exception for possession and use by law enforcement agencies and officers.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD  SB2154
HB1737
Honolulu Police Department Package; Firearms; Licenses to Carry; Fees
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes the Attorney General's authority, and clarifies the respective county police chiefs' existing authority, to grant licenses to carry concealed or unconcealed firearms. Specifies training requirements for license applicants. Amends the fee from a per-license to a per-application basis and increases the fee.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2155
HB1738
Honolulu Police Department Package; Penal Code; Theft in the Second Degree
RELATING TO THEFT IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
Amends the offense of theft in the second degree to include theft of property commonly used to store items of personal or monetary value, including any purse, handbag, or wallet.
(H) 2/13/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD  SB2156
HB1739 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, LMG, FIN  SB2179
HB1740 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Executive Pardon; Criminal Procedure; AG; DPS; Hawaii Paroling Authority
RELATING TO EXECUTIVE PARDONS.
Allows the governor to refer applications for pardon to the attorney general for consideration and investigation, and requires the attorney general to make a recommendation. Establishes a comprehensive application process for executive pardons. Requires the director of public safety and Hawaii paroling authority to investigate every application for pardon referred to them by the governor, if necessary. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, LMG, FIN  SB2180
HB1741
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Sexual Assault; Mentally Defective Persons
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Amends the offenses of sexual assault in the first and third degree, when perpetrated against someone who is mentally defective, to remove the standard of proof regarding knowledge that the other person was mentally defective, as that term is defined in section 707-700, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 2/10/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2181
HB1742
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Repeat Offenders; Abuse of a Family or Household Member; Penalties
RELATING TO ABUSE OF A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.
Amends the penal code to add abuse of a family or household member to felonies that qualify for repeat offender sentencing.
(H) 2/10/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2182
HB1743
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Property Crimes
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PROPERTY.
Updates the definition of "property" to expressly include intellectual property for purposes of prosecuting property crimes.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2183
HB1744 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification
RELATING TO EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION.
Amends Act 281, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019 (Act 281), to provide clarification and flexibility in eyewitness identification procedures. Amends the effective date of Act 281 to 9/1/2020. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB2184
HB1745
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Violation of Privacy
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
Excludes violation of privacy in the first degree, and certain paragraphs of violation of privacy in the second degree, from qualifying for deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea.
(H) 2/25/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD  SB2185
HB1746
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Constitutional Amendment; Executive Pardon (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE LEGISLATION REGARDING THE PROCESS BY WHICH CRIMINAL REPRIEVES, COMMUTATIONS, AND PARDONS ARE SUBMITTED TO AND CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the authorization of legislation governing the process by which executive reprieves, commutations, and pardons are submitted to and considered by the governor.
(H) 2/10/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2186
HB1747 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Sex Trafficking
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Includes coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB2187
HB1748 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Wildlife Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO WILDLIFE OFFENSES.
Provides that all animal parts, products, or items containing prohibited animal parts or products involved in the commission of wildlife trafficking or certain hunting offenses shall be considered contraband to be forfeited to and disposed of by the State. (HD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, JDC  SB2188
HB1749 HD2
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Expert Witness Fees; Reimbursements; Per Diem Payments
RELATING TO WITNESS FEES AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Clarifies applicable reimbursement to the State or the defense for expert witness fees, as it pertains to testimony, preparation, and in-court attendance in state court criminal proceedings. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC, WAM  SB2189
HB1750
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification
RELATING TO EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS.
Repeals Act 281, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, which codifies law enforcement investigation procedures for eyewitness identifications.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2190
HB1751
Office of Elections Package; Elections; Voter Service Centers
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes election officials to establish additional voter service centers.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2137
HB1752
Office of Elections Package; Elections; Precincts; Reinstatement
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Reinstates the definition of "precinct" and amends the definition of "district" to facilitate the administration of elections.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2138
HB1753
Office of Elections Package; State Senate; Vacancies
RELATING TO VACANCIES.
Amends filing deadlines for candidates attempting to fill vacant state senate seats.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2139
HB1754 HD2
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Mandatory Disclosure; County Fire Department
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Requires the builders of new dwellings to provide buyers with information on the benefits and costs associated with installing and maintaining a residential fire sprinkler system. Requires each county fire department to develop a standard form for this purpose. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, IAC/CPC, FIN  SB2128
HB1755
State Fire Council Package; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program Special Fund
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Authorizes the State Fire Council to administer and expend funds from the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support statewide fire prevention and safety programs.
(H) 1/28/2020- Re-referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 7 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2129
HB1756 HD1
State Fire Council Package; State Fire Code; Process for Adoption
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE CODE.
Amends the process for adoption of the state fire code to conform with other Hawaii state building codes. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB2130
HB1757 HD1
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems; Tax Credit
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes a tax credit of 30 per cent of the actual cost, including installation, materials, water and permitting fees, and any related charges, of an automatic fire sprinkler system in any one- and two-family dwelling in a structure used only for residential purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB2131
HB1758
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Cultural Events; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to PVM, JUD, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PVM, JUD  SB2132
HB1759
State Fire Council Package; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Employment
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Authorizes the state fire council to hire all reduced ignition propensity cigarette program employees as necessary; without regard to chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and on a part-time or full-time basis.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2133
HB1760
State Fire Council Package; University of Hawaii; Surviving Firefighter Family Member Program; Tuition Waiver; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS.
Establishes the surviving firefighter family member program within the University of Hawaii to provide tuition waivers to eligible spouses and children of firefighters killed or severely injured in the line of duty. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LHE, FIN  SB2134
HB1761
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Fire Sprinklers
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, thereby allowing counties to regulate installation of residential fire protection sprinkler systems.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC/JUD  SB2135
HB1762 HD1
State Fire Council Package; Smoke Alarms; Residential Buildings or Structures
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires the sellers of residential real property to provide smoke alarms in the building. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(H) 2/25/2020- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, CPC  SB2136
HB1763
State Ethics Commission Package; Public Employees; Lobbying Prohibition
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Prohibits certain former State employees from representing any person or business in a legislative or administrative action before the State for twelve months after the termination of their employment.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, JUD  SB2114
HB1764
State Ethics Commission Package; State Ethics Code; Client Disclosure; Financial Disclosure
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Amends the state ethics code to require candidates for state elective offices to disclose the name of clients assisted before state agencies. Gives the State Ethics Commission discretion in determining how financial disclosure statements should be filed. Removes the exemption of Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission members from financial disclosure requirements.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, JUD  SB2115
HB1765
Transportation; Drugs; Intoxicants; Operating a Vehicle; Definition
RELATING TO INTOXICANTS.
Adds a definition of "substance abuse" and amends the definitions of "drug" and "substance" for purposes of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant violations.
(H) 2/4/2020- Re-referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 18 SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, BROWER, CULLEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, MATAYOSHI, McDermott TRN, JUD  SB2478
HB1766 HD1
HDOA; Plant Industry Division; Agricultural Development Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture to support agriculture in the State. Authorizes any moneys appropriated to be transferred to the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, FIN  SB2157
HB1767
Maui County Package; Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Extends tax credits for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of a qualified cesspool to a sewer system, and eliminates the geographical limitations for qualified cesspools.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, FIN  SB2158
HB1768
Maui County Package; Education; Remote Schools Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes supplemental funding for remote schools in the State. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LHE, FIN  SB2159
HB1769 HD1
Maui County Package; Housing; Affordable Housing Projects
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Extends to an unspecified number of days a legislative body's deadline to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an affordable housing project. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(H) 2/4/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, JUD, FIN  SB2160
HB1770 HD1
Maui County Package; Invasive Species; Mitigation; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes the invasive species rapid response special fund. Establishes procedures for emergency declarations and expenditures. Appropriates money. Takes effect on 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, FIN  SB2161
HB1771
County of Maui Package; Sea Level Rise; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
Directs the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address areas already impacted by sea level rise, identify vulnerable critical public infrastructure, create a plan for mitigating and adapting to sea level rise, and provide policy direction to the legislature on funding and strategies to address the impacts of climate change on the State. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/WLH, FIN  SB2162
HB1772
County of Maui Package; State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguard Services
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
Makes an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2163
HB1773
Maui County Package; Counties; Transient Accommodations Hosting Platforms; County Power to Regulate
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to enact and enforce ordinances regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators located within that county. Defines "booking service" and "hosting platform."
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TIA, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TIA, JUD, FIN  SB2164
HB1774
Maui County Package; Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocations
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues, based upon the recommendations of the State-County Functions Working Group established by Act 174, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to consider the distribution of duties and responsibilities for public services between the State and the counties and to recommend a model for the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TIA, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TIA, FIN  SB2165
HB1775
Maui County Package; Hana Highway; Traffic Safety
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires vehicles on certain areas of Hana highway, behind which a certain number of vehicles are formed in a line, to use turnouts on the highway to let those other vehicles proceed when passing is unsafe.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, JUD  SB2166
HB1776 HD1
Maui County Package; Surcharge on State Tax; Extension
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 12/31/2020. Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for affordable housing infrastructure. (HD1)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB2167
HB1777
Maui County Package; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Habitually Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; BAC Cutoff
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration from 0.08 to 0.05 for the offenses of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant and Habitually Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, JUD  SB2168
HB1778
Maui County Package; Historic Preservation; Archaeological Review; County Archaeologist
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes the counties to employ qualified archaeologists to perform necessary reviews under Chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Provides for automatic approval of a project if the necessary archaeological review was not completed within 30 days.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HSG/WLH/FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG/WLH/FIN  SB2169
HB1779
Maui County Package; Sunshine Law; Open Meetings; Community Meetings; Permitted Interactions; Councilmember Exemption
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
Provides that the limit on the number of attendees for meetings described in section 92-2.5(e), Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not apply to members of a county council.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2170
HB1780 HD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Water; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A WATER STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL LAND IN WAHIAWA, OAHU.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of funding construction costs of a water storage and distribution system on agricultural lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Wahiawa, Oahu surrounding the Kukaniloko Birthing Stones site. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, FIN  SB2191
HB1781
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Package; Department of Land and Natural Resources; BLNR; State Land Use Commission; Council; Board; Commission; Members; Training; Appointment
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN EXPERTISE IN LAND USE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Prohibits council, board, and commission members from serving if the member has not completed, within the requisite time, the required training course related to native Hawaiian and Hawaiian traditional and customary rights, native Hawaiian and Hawaiian natural resource protection and access rights, and the public trust, including the State's trust responsibility. Requires that at least 4 members of each the board of land and natural resources and the state land use commission be appointed from a list submitted by the office of Hawaiian affairs.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2192
HB1782 HD1 SD1
OHA Package; Employment Discrimination; Criminal History
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION.
Limits the convictions that may be used in employment decisions from all convictions in the most recent ten years to felony convictions that occurred in a certain time period and misdemeanor convictions that occurred in a certain time period. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/18/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA, JDC  SB2193
HB1783
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Package; DLNR; Historic Preservation; Iwi Kupuna; Construction Worksites; Protection
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a citizen complaint intake process and prepare related informational material for dissemination and posting. Clarifies that failure to comply with certain advisement or approval processes shall constitute a violation of chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to issue an order to stop work immediately in the event of a failure to comply with certain advisement or approval processes. Makes any violator responsible for the costs of any site inspection and any recommended mitigation or restoration measures. Increases the maximum civil and administrative fines for violations of historic preservation review requirements. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to maintain and publish a list of certain violators. Authorizes the expenditure of moneys in the historic preservation special fund for certain costs relating to the enforcement of chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 1/29/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2194
HB1784
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Package; Landowner Liability; Native Hawaiian Traditional and Customary Practices
RELATING TO LANDOWNER LIABILITY.
Provides liability protections for public and private landowners who expressly allow access and use of their land to practitioners of Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices.
(H) 1/29/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2195
HB1785 HD1
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates supplemental funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2019, and ending 6/30/2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2116
HB1786
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; District Court of the Second Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the District Court of the Second Circuit.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2117
HB1787
Judiciary Package; Discretionary Transfers; Supreme Court
RELATING TO DISCRETIONARY TRANSFERS TO THE SUPREME COURT.
Allows child custody appeals to be transferred from the Intermediate Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court, except in cases brought under the Child Protective Act.
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, LMG, FIN  SB2118
HB1788 HD1
Judiciary Package; Juveniles; Detention; Shelter Facilities; Room Confinement
RELATING TO THE ROOM CONFINEMENT OF CHILDREN AT DETENTION AND SHELTER FACILITIES.
Limits the circumstances under which children at detention and shelter facilities are subject to room confinement. Specifies the conditions and time limits for which room confinement may be imposed. Requires certain information to be reported to the judiciary annually. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSH, JUD, FIN  SB2119
HB1789
Homeowners' Associations; Assessments; Nonprofit Corporations
RELATING TO ASSOCIATIONS.
Authorizes the creation of after-the-fact homeowners associations to collect contributions or association dues for the maintenance of common areas.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, HAR, ICHIYAMA, B. KOBAYASHI, KONG, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, SAY, TAKUMI, TOKIOKA CPC, FIN
HB1790
Self-Defense; Deadly Force; No Duty to Retreat; "Stand Your Ground" Law
RELATING TO THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE.
Amends the law relating to the use of deadly force to clarify that in certain circumstances, a person using deadly force has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand the person's ground.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 2 QUINLAN, ELI, OKIMOTO, McDermott, Thielen, Ward JUD
HB1791
Department of Transportation; Kamehameha Highway; Ko‘olauloa Coast; Coastal Erosion; Strategic Plan
RELATING TO COASTAL HIGHWAYS.
Requires DOT to develop a strategic plan to devise and implement long term solutions for coastal erosion on Kamehameha highway along the Ko‘olauloa coast and submit the plan to the legislature by September 1, 2021. Includes certain benchmarks and deadlines.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 2 QUINLAN TRN/WLH, FIN
HB1792
CIP; Kauai County Department of Water; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO BENEFIT THE COUNTY OF KAUAI DEPARTMENT OF WATER.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Kauai County Department of Water.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 TOKIOKA, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA FIN
HB1793 HD1
Commission on Salaries
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON SALARIES.
Requires the commission on salaries that convenes in 2024 to make salary recommendations for the following eight fiscal years. Provides for the executive, judicial, and legislative branch salary recommendations to become effective on the same date beginning on July 1, 2033. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE GVO, WAM
HB1794 HD2
State Budget; Disaster Relief; Kauai; Other Counties; Flooding; Mitigation; Extension of Appropriation
RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.
Extends the lapse date of the appropriations made by Act 12, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, to June 30, 2023, for flooding disaster relief for Kauai and other areas of the State. Effective 6/29/2020. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NAKAMURA, HASHEM, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA, TOKIOKA PSM, WAM  SB2788
HB1795 HD1
Physicians; Hawaii Medical Board; Board Certified
RELATING TO PHYSICIANS.
Outlines when a physician may hold oneself out as being certified by a specialty board or association. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). MIZUNO, San Buenaventura HLT, CPC
HB1796 HD2
Insurance; DCCA; Insulin Drug Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the insulin drug task force within the DCCA to study whether cost-sharing limits should be placed on prescription insulin drugs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/12/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). MIZUNO, AQUINO, CACHOLA, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, TARNAS, WARD, San Buenaventura HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2009
HB1797 HD2
Medical Cannabis; Naturopathic Physicians; Written Certification
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes naturopathic physicians to provide written certification to qualifying patients for medical cannabis use. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/12/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cachola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, DeCoite, Eli, Gates, Hashimoto, Holt, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Okimoto, Quinlan, Todd, Ward voting no (12) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). MIZUNO, THIELEN HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2476
HB1798 HD1
Reasonable Corporal Punishment; Use of Force; Attorney General; Working Group
RELATING TO SAFE AND EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE.
Requires the AG to convene a working group to examine laws relating to corporal punishment as a form of discipline in the State, and submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2021 regular session. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/26/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO, San Buenaventura HSH, JUD  SB2570
HB1799 HD1 SD1
Contractors; Specialty; Exemption
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Requires a specialty contractor to obtain a C-48 specialty license (structural steel contractor) or sublicense if the performance of work on a contract requires a C-48 specialty license or sublicense and the specialty contractor does not have that specialty license or sublicense. Effective on 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH. TAKUMI LCA, CPH
HB1800
Income Tax; Standard Deduction; Personal Exemption
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Increases the amount of the standard deduction and the personal exemption. Requires the standard deduction and personal exemption to be adjusted for inflation on an annual basis.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 TAKUMI FIN  SB2242
HB1801
General Excise Tax; Nonprofit Organizations; Fundraising Exemption; Unrelated Business Taxable Income
RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN INCOME FROM THE STATE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Clarifies the application of the GET law to the unrelated business taxable income of nonprofit organizations.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA FIN  SB2112
HB1802
CIP; Thirty-fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fifth representative district.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 TAKUMI FIN
HB1803 HD1
Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Act; Electronic Documents; Remotely Located Individuals
RELATING TO NOTARIAL ACTS.
Codifies into Hawaii's existing notary public law relevant portions of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Act, including provisions to allow notarial acts utilizing electronic documents with electronic signatures and seal, without requiring the signatory to be physically present before the notary public. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/3/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Say excused (1). TAKUMI CPC, JUD, FIN
HB1804 HD2
Pharmaceutical Representatives; Registration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVES.
Requires pharmaceutical representatives to register with DCCA. Creates a program within DCCA for the administration and enforcement of pharmaceutical representative registrations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO HLT/IAC, CPC, FIN
HB1805 HD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Prescription Drugs; Prescription Drug Manufacturers; Price Increases; Notification; Insurance Commissioner
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires prescription drug manufacturers to notify prescription drug benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers if a proposed increase in the wholesale acquisition cost of certain drugs would result in a percentage increase of ten per cent or more than the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index over a two year period. Requires the drug manufacturer to identify and report to the insurance commissioner information on certain drugs whose wholesale acquisition cost increases by a certain amount during a specified time frame. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPH were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, S. Chang, Ruderman, L. Thielen, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Nishihara. TAKUMI, MIZUNO CPH
HB1806
Dental Therapists; Licensure; Board of Dentistry
RELATING TO DENTISTRY.
Establishes the licensure and regulation of dental therapists.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HLT/IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO HLT/IAC, CPC, FIN
HB1807
Dry Needling; Physical Therapists; Scope of Practice
RELATING TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT.
Clarifies the scope of practice for licensed physical therapists to include the practice of dry needling. Expands other competence related activities to include certain dry needling specific knowledge.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HLT/IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 TAKUMI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT/IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2225
HB1808 HD2
Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Salvage Certificates; Insurance
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Addresses the disposition of salvaged motor vehicles by authorizing the county directors of finance to issue certificates of ownership and salvage certificate to expedite the disposal of the vehicles under specified circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). TAKUMI TRN, CPC, FIN  SB2434
HB1809 HD1
Consumer Protection; Residential Contractors; Roof Systems; Homeowners Insurance; Deductibles; Right of Rescission
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits residential contractors from offering to pay, in any monetary form, a homeowners insurance deductible as an incentive to encourage the homeowner to hire the contractor. Allows an insured to rescind a contract to repair or replace roof systems or other exterior work within five business days of receiving notice from a homeowners insurer that all or part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under an homeowners insurance policy. Authorizes the Contractors License Board to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any contractor acting as a public adjuster. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/25/2020- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKUMI IAC, CPC
HB1810 HD1
Illegal Fireworks; PSD; DOT; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Special Fund; Fees; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires PSD to submit reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Tokioka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) D. Kobayashi, Okimoto voting no (2) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). TAKUMI, TAKAYAMA, Aquino PVM/TRN, JUD, FIN
HB1811
CIP; Thirty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-eighth representative district.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 AQUINO FIN
HB1812
Driver's License; Federal Department of Defense Civilian Employees and Contractors
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Specifies that the driver's license of a civilian employee or civilian contractor of the United States Department of Defense that expires while the employee or contractor is stationed outside the United States remains valid for ninety days after the employee or contractor returns to the United States.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. AQUINO, TAKAYAMA TRN, JUD  SB2107
HB1813
Driver's License Renewal Period; Federal Department of Defense Civilian Employees and Contractors
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Authorizes the examiner of drivers to accept driver's license renewal applications from civilian employees and contractors of the federal Department of Defense more than six months prior to the date of expiration under certain conditions.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. AQUINO, TAKAYAMA TRN, JUD  SB2105
HB1814 HD1
Ignition Interlock; Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Graduated Penalties; Compliance
RELATING TO THE IGNITION INTERLOCK PROGRAM.
Establishes a system of graduated penalties for violations of the ignition interlock law. Requires proof of compliance with the ignition interlock law to be eligible to apply for a driver's license. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). AQUINO TRN, JUD
HB1815
Transportation; Motorcycles; Shoulder Lane
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
Permanently authorizes the Department of Transportation under certain conditions to designate shoulders upon which the Department may authorize the driving of motorcycles.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2 AQUINO TRN, JUD  SB2992
HB1816 HD1
Homebuyers' Club Program; Financial Aid; Long-term Case Management; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires HHFDC to establish a homebuyers' club program and provide financial aid to participants. Establishes a full-time permanent position to administer the program. Authorizes DHS to offer long-term case management for low-income individuals and families and individuals and families that are were homeless or at-risk for homelessness and accept financial aid for rent. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, D. Kobayashi HSG/HSH, FIN
HB1817 HD2
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for deposit into the rental housing revolving fund for its authorized purposes. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WOODSON HOU, WAM  SB2206
HB1818
Bicycles; Bicycle Lane; Fines; Traffic Safety
RELATING TO BICYCLES.
Requires all individuals operating a bicycle to ride within a bicycle lane whenever a bicycle lane is available for use, except in certain situations. Provides for the assessment of fines for each violation.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2 BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA, D. Kobayashi, McKelvey, Takayama TRN, JUD
HB1819 HD2
Hemp; Agriculture; State Plan; Research; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEMP.
Requires the State to seek approval from the federal Department of Agriculture of a state plan to monitor and regulate hemp. Establishes a statutory framework to monitor and regulate hemp. Establishes and appropriates funds for the hemp regulatory special fund. Excludes hemp from the State's prohibitions against marijuana. Appropriates funds to DOA for monitoring and regulating hemp production and CTAHR for hemp research. Takes effective on 7/1/2150. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NAKASHIMA, CREAGAN, C. LEE, MORIKAWA, SAIKI, THIELEN AEN, JDC/WAM
HB1820 HD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Membership; Nominating Authority
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Amends the nominating authority of the representatives of the Heeia community development district, Kalaeloa community development district, and Kakaako community development district that serve on the Hawaii community development authority. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI, BROWER, ELI, KITAGAWA EET, WAM  SB3061
HB1821
Declaratory Judgments; Standing; Courts; Personal Stake; Injury-In-Fact
RELATING TO DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS.
Prohibits declaratory judgments when there is a cause of action and in other certain instances. Requires a plaintiff to show a personal stake in the actual controversy beyond a general disagreement or complaint by requiring a showing of an injury-in-fact.
(H) 2/25/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI, BELATTI, C. LEE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA JUD  SB2810
HB1822
Landlord-Tenant; Summary Possession; Execution of Writ
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Delays the execution of a writ of possession in a summary possession action until either two weeks after the issuance of the later of either the writ or the tenant's security deposit has been refunded.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-05-20. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BROWER, MIZUNO, Aquino, Hashimoto, McDermott HSG, CPC, JUD
HB1823
Unoccupied Residential Property; Zombie Foreclosure; Judicial Foreclosure
RELATING TO UNOCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.
Mandates a foreclosing party to submit a plan to prevent long-term vacancy at the start of the foreclosure action. Imposes fines on a homeowner, foreclosing party, or prevailing purchaser in foreclosure actions when a vacant residential property subject to foreclosure remains unoccupied during the foreclosure process. Establishes conditions under which a foreclosed property may be rented.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, Aquino, Brower, Matayoshi CPC, JUD, FIN
HB1824
Landlord-Tenant; Summary Possession; Taxes
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires certain landlords, lessors, or plaintiffs in a summary possession action to provide proof of payment of taxes due to the State before the issuance of a writ of possession.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 2 SAN BUENAVENTURA, BROWER, MIZUNO, McDermott CPC, JUD
HB1825
Landlord-Tenant; Reimbursement; Summary Possession
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires certain landlords, lessors, or plaintiffs in a summary possession action to deposit such sums necessary to reimburse the lessee for relocation back to the lessee's original home state.
(H) 1/29/2020- Re-referred to JUD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8 SAN BUENAVENTURA, BROWER, MIZUNO, McKelvey JUD, CPC, FIN
HB1826
CIP; 45th Representative District
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 45th Representative District.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 MATSUMOTO FIN
HB1827
Tax Credits; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the allowable amount and amends the income brackets of the refundable food/excise tax credit.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT, OKIMOTO, THIELEN, WARD FIN
HB1828
General Excise Tax; Food, Medical Services, and Feminine Hygiene Products Tax Exemption
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Exempts certain foods, medical services, and feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2 THIELEN, MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT, OKIMOTO, WARD HLT, FIN
HB1829
Vote harvesting; Ballot harvesting; Voter Fraud; Felony
RELATING TO BALLOT HARVESTING.
Prohibits ballot harvesting. Clarifies that only a designated agent can deliver a ballot on behalf of another. Prohibits ballot harvesting. Violators will be punishable under felony voter fraud statutes.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 WARD, MATSUMOTO, OKIMOTO, McDermott JUD, FIN
HB1830
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Precious Metal Bullion
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts the sale of precious metal bullion from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/28/2020- Re-referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 7 OKIMOTO, MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT, WARD EDB, FIN
HB1831
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the rate of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax imposed on petroleum products. Amends the portion of environmental response, energy, and food security tax revenues deposited into the energy security special fund.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 OKIMOTO, MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT, WARD FIN
HB1832
Information Technology; State Agencies; Financial Database; Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Requires the department of education, in consultation with the office of enterprise technology services, to develop and procure a uniform financial database, with parameters, benefits, and features that are compatible to the software system being implemented by the office of enterprise technology services for use by all state agencies. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2112.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to LHE/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2 MATSUMOTO, MCDERMOTT, OKIMOTO, WARD LHE/LAB, FIN
HB1833 HD2
Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Authorized; DOT; Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING.
Authorizes and regulates peer-to-peer car-sharing. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPH were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, S. Chang, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 3 Excused: Senator(s) Nishihara, Ruderman, L. Thielen. AQUINO TRS/CPH, WAM
HB1834
Motor Vehicles; Sharing; Peer-to-Peer
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER MOTOR VEHICLE SHARING.
Authorizes peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing programs to connect owners and drivers for financial consideration.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 AQUINO TRN, CPC, FIN
HB1835
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Keahole FBO I LLC ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KEAHOLE FBO I LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Keahole FBO I LLC in planning, designing, constructing, equipping, and operating facilities for aviation and aviation-related services at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 AQUINO, LOWEN TRN, FIN  SB2331
HB1836
Electric Rickshaw; Transportation; Registration; Operation
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes registration requirements and driver's licensing requirements for operation of electric rickshaws. Defines electric rickshaw.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 AQUINO TRN, JUD, FIN  SB2199
HB1837
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating; Provisional License
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the maximum gross vehicle weight rating for trucks and vans that a person who is granted a provisional license may drive from fifteen thousand pounds to eighteen thousand pounds.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 2 AQUINO TRN, CPC  SB2328
HB1838
Statewide Traffic Code; Accident; Collision
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Clarifies that the term "accident" includes a collision for purposes of certain provision of the statewide traffic code.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2 AQUINO TRN, JUD  SB2508
HB1839
Planned Community Associations; Members; Repairs; Written Demand
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Allows association members to make written demand to planned community associations to make repairs to common property. Allows association members to make repairs under certain conditions and deduct costs for the repairs from the association assessments under certain conditions. Outlines limitations for repairing private roads.
(H) 1/21/2020- Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 2 SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, BROWER, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO, Aquino, Cabanilla Arakawa, Hashimoto, Matayoshi, McDermott CPC, JUD
HB1840
Judicial Foreclosure; Writ of Possession; Recordation
RELATING TO FORECLOSURE.
Requires a mortgagee to record a writ of possession as soon as practicable in land court or the bureau of conveyances.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, ICHIYAMA, KONG, MIZUNO, ONISHI, Aquino, Hashimoto, Matayoshi, McDermott, Takumi CPC, JUD
HB1841 HD1
Noncompete Agreements; Low Wage Workers
RELATING TO FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Prohibits noncompete agreements for low wage workers whose earnings do not exceed the greater of the minimum wage required by applicable federal or state law or $15 per hour. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). SAN BUENAVENTURA, ELI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MCKELVEY, QUINLAN, YAMASHITA LAB, FIN
HB1842
Fitness to Proceed; Mental Health Evaluations; Involuntary Commitment; Assisted Community Treatment Plan; DOH
RELATING TO FITNESS TO PROCEED.
Diverts non-violent petty misdemeanants living with mental illness from the criminal justice system to the appropriate community treatment.
(H) 1/29/2020- The committee(s) on HSH/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAN BUENAVENTURA, GATES, HOLT, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, TAKAYAMA, TODD, McDermott HSH/HLT, JUD, FIN
HB1843 HD1
Medical Cannabis; Cannabis Seeds; Cannabis Clones; Dispensaries
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
Authorizes the manufacture and distribution of cannabis seeds and cannabis clones by medical cannabis dispensary licensees. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). SAN BUENAVENTURA, BROWER, CREAGAN, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAY, THIELEN, YAMASHITA, Cabanilla Arakawa HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB1844 HD1
Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Building Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING.
Creates the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund under the administration of the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Repeals the building energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Allocates a portion of the barrel tax to the clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LOWEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON EET, WAM  SB2564
HB1845 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Rebate; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION REBATE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the electric vehicle charging system rebate program. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/4/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). LOWEN, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD EEP, TRN, FIN
HB1846 HD2
Energy Efficiency; State Facilities; Audit; Building Design; Benchmarking
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires an energy audit for all state facilities with an area over 10,000 square feet, except facilities at the Aloha Stadium, by 1/1/2022, and dates for energy efficiency implementation. Beginning 7/1/2020, allow for new state building construction to utilize post-industrial carbon dioxide mineralized concrete, or other materials that reduce the carbon footprint of the project where feasible and cost-effective, have twenty-five per cent of its accompanying parking lot be electric vehicle charger ready. Authorizes the Hawaii state energy office to access utility bills and energy usage data for state-owned buildings and make the data publicly available. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LOWEN, DECOITE, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, B. KOBAYASHI, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, Morikawa, Nakamura EET/GVO, WAM
HB1847 HD1
DLNR; Herbivorous Fish; Protection; Rulemaking
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to protect herbivorous fish in all state waters. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LOWEN, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER WTL, JDC
HB1848 HD1
Climate Change; Sea Level Rise; Barriers; Flooding; Coastal Zone Management; Shoreline Hardening
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires new developments to plan for the impacts of projected sea level rise and restricts development in areas significantly affected by projected sea level rise. Amends policies and objectives related to coastal zone management to reduce residential exposure to coastal hazards and protect state beaches and public shoreline access. Defines "beach" and "coastal hazards." Increases the minimum shoreline setback. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WLH with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). LOWEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, TAKAYAMA, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON EEP, WLH, FIN
HB1849 HD1
Hawaii Ant Lab; West Hawaii Office; Extension Agent Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) extension agent position for the Hawaii Ant Lab West Hawaii Office. Effective July 1, 2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). LOWEN, CREAGAN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON AGR, FIN  SB2737
HB1850 HD1
Energy Security Special Fund; Energy Technology Innovation; Public-private Partnerships
RELATING TO THE ENERGY SECURITY SPECIAL FUND.
Allows the chief energy officer to contract with Hawaii not-for-profit entities to administer expenditures from the energy security special fund for the purposes set forth in section 201-12.8, HRS. Increases the allocation from the state environmental response, energy, and food security tax for deposit to the energy security special fund from 5 cents to 15 cents per barrel or fractional part of a barrel of petroleum product. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LOWEN, ICHIYAMA, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, OHNO EET, WAM  SB2559
HB1851 HD2
Grid-interactive Water Heater Systems; Required; Multi-unit Dwellings; PUC Standards
RELATING TO GRID-INTERACTIVE WATER HEATER SYSTEMS.
Commencing January 1, 2022, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new multi-unit dwellings that do not include grid-interactive water heater systems. Requires the PUC to establish standards for the systems. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH/EET, WAM. LOWEN, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, WILDBERGER CPH/EET, WAM
HB1852
Energy Financing for State Agencies; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING FOR STATE AGENCIES.
Amends and expands the purpose of the $50,000,000 energy financing revolving sub-fund for state agencies and also includes the electrification of fleet vehicles.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to EEP, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 LOWEN, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TODD, WOODSON EEP, TRN, FIN
HB1853
Environmental Management Division of Department of Health; Time of Transfer Individual Wastewater System Inspection Program
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes the time of transfer individual wastewater system inspection program to oversee the inspection and repair of any individual wastewater system at the time of the property's sale or transfer. Excludes certain sales or transfers.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to EEP/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 LOWEN, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA EEP/HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2503
HB1854 HD1 SD1
Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab; DOA, Pest Control Operators; Best Practices; Website Posting
RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
Authorizes DOA, in conjunction with the Hawaii Ant Lab, to identify best practices for the treatment of little fire ants. Requires DOA to post those best practices on its website. Adds any application that may defeat the best practices for the treatment of little fire ants, as identified by the DOA, to the prohibited acts of pesticides. Clarifies that training for invasive species be based on the best available technology and best practices in a manner consistent with state and federal laws. Effective upon approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH. LOWEN, C. LEE, NAKAMURA, TAKUMI, Creagan AEN, CPH  SB2474
HB1855 HD1
PUC; Smart Imports; Excess Electricity; Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires electric utilities to offer smart imports, or excess electricity, to consumers beginning 1/1/2022. Requires PUC to direct the State's electric utilities to study and recommend how to implement a smart imports program in Hawaii by 1/1/2022 and how to enable excess generation from utility scale renewable projects to be offered for sale. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). LOWEN EEP, CPC, FIN
HB1856 HD1
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Sea Level Rise; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
Requires the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission, in collaboration with the office of planning CZM program, to conduct certain activities to address the impacts of sea level rise and report to the legislature before the 2022 regular session. Appropriates funds for the commission's activities and extends the lapse date to June 30, 2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LOWEN WTL/AEN, WAM
HB1857
Renewable Energy Projects; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO UTILITY-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM TAX CREDITS.
Amends the renewable energy technologies income tax credit by adding a new definition for "eligible utility-scale renewable energy project." Clarifies the calculation of the income tax credit available to commercial solar energy systems.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 LOWEN EEP, FIN
HB1858
University of Hawaii; Cesspools; Outreach Program; Research; Wastewater Systems; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires the Sea Grant College Program, with the Department of Health, to develop and conduct a two-year comprehensive statewide outreach program that provides science-based information and understanding of sewage contamination sources in nearshore marine areas; increases understanding of sewage capacity needs; and informs all stakeholders of appropriate solutions for cesspool conversion. Requires the Water Resources Research Center to research wastewater system technologies to determine the most cost-effective way to upgrade cesspools in Hawaii and reduce their impact on drinking water and groundwater. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/11/2020- The committee(s) on EEP/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA EEP/HLT, FIN  SB2379
HB1859 HD1
University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; Environmental Protection; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a 3-year pilot project by the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to demonstrate new toilet and sewage treatment technologies and to expedite demonstration projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals on 6/30/2022. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LOWEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA AEN/HRE, WAM  SB2380
HB1860 HD2
Department of Health; Water Pollution; Sunscreen; Distribution; Prohibition
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Adds the chemicals homosalate, octocrylene, and octisalate to the sale and distribution sunscreen ban beginning on 1/1/2021. Allows the Department of Health to adopt rules to add additional harmful chemicals to the sale and distribution ban. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/12/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). LOWEN, CREAGAN, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Nakamura EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2621
HB1861 HD1 SD1
Coffee Berry Borer; Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COFFEE BERRY BORER.
Extends the sunset date for the Coffee Berry Borer Pesticide Subsidy Program until June 30, 2025, for the purchase of pesticides containing Beauveria bassiana to combat the coffee berry borer. Extends the program manager position to June 30, 2026. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. LOWEN, CREAGAN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Hashimoto AEN, WAM  SB2623
HB1862 HD1
Hunting; Game Mammals; Bag Limits; Public Hunting Areas
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits DLNR from establishing or implementing bag limits for game mammals in public hunting areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Quinlan excused (2). LOWEN, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER EEP/WLH, JUD
HB1863 HD1
HSEO; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to provide recommendations for a comprehensive approach to the development of electric vehicle infrastructure. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). LOWEN, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER EEP, TRN, FIN  SB3028
HB1864 HD2
Renewable Portfolio Standard; Electricity
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Amends the definition of renewable portfolio standard to be a percentage of electrical energy generation, rather than sales. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2020- Re-Referred to EET, CPH/WAM. LOWEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON EET, CPH/WAM  SB2317
HB1865 HD1
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Training; Executive Office on Aging; Working Group; Kupuna Caucus
RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA.
Requires the executive office on aging to convene a working group. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). TAKAYAMA, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Hashem, San Buenaventura HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN  SB2339
HB1866 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Healthy Aging Partnership; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the healthy aging partnership program to further the program's role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates excused (1). TAKAYAMA, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HSH/HLT, FIN  SB2335
HB1867 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Caregivers Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KUPUNA CAREGIVERS PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the proper implementation of the kupuna caregivers program. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Quinlan excused (2). TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA HSH/HLT, FIN  SB2342
HB1868 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Jury Duty; Age Exemption
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Lowers the age a person may claim an exemption from jury duty from eighty years of age or older to seventy-seven years of age or older. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Hashem JUD, FIN  SB2338
HB1869
Kupuna Caucus; Parking for Disabled Persons; Access; Accommodations
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Amends the definitions of "certificate of disability" and "person with a disability" to allow a person with a disability that does not limit or impair the ability to walk and needs special accommodations to enter and exit their vehicle to be issued a disability parking permit.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Matsumoto, San Buenaventura HSH, JUD  SB2341
HB1870 HD1
Long-term Care Insurance; Lapse or Termination; Notice; Kupuna Caucus
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
Requires the thirty-day lapse or termination notices for long-term care policies to be sent by certified mail or commercial delivery service, or other method of delivery requiring proof of delivery. Requires an insurer to provide to an insured notification at each renewal premium of the right to indicate or update a written designation. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HSH, CPC, FIN  SB2336
HB1871 HD1
Kupuna Caucus; Social Services; Long Term Care Commission; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG TERM CARE.
Requires the executive office on aging to report on its assessment of progress made toward the reported goals of the long term care commission and make recommendations as needed to accomplish these goals. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HSH, FIN  SB2333
HB1872 HD1
Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman; Ombudsman Specialist; Kupuna Caucus; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the office of the long-term care ombudsman for an unspecified number of ombudsman specialist positions. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(S) 3/5/2020- Re-Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Perruso, San Buenaventura CPH/HMS, WAM  SB2337
HB1873
Department of Health; Alzheimer's Disease; Comprehensive Care Planning; Kupuna Caucus ($)
RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.
Establishes an outreach program in the department of health to inform physicians and appropriate non-physician practitioners participating in medicare that comprehensive care planning services for those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is a covered benefit under medicare.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on HLT/HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HLT/HSH, FIN  SB2340
HB1874 HD1
Offenses Against Seniors; Penal Code Revisions; Kupuna Caucus
RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES AGAINST SENIORS.
Lowers the age at which enhanced penalties apply for crimes against seniors from sixty-two years of age to an unspecified age. Makes commission of certain criminal offenses against a senior's person or property applicable regardless of the perpetrator's knowledge of the senior victim's age. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Holt JDC  SB2334
HB1875 HD1
Native Hawaiian Affairs; Governor's Coordinator on Native Hawaiian Affairs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Requires the governor to appoint the governor's coordinator on Native Hawaiian affairs to coordinate responses to issues that impact Native Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian culture across state departments and agencies. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(H) 1/31/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ichiyama, Matsumoto, Say excused (3). YAMANE, CULLEN, HOLT WLH, FIN
HB1876
Aquatic Biosecurity; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUATIC BIOSECURITY.
Requires DLNR to take specified actions to combat invasive and alien aquatic organisms. Appropriates funds for staffing and operating expenditures for aquatic biosecurity.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to WLH/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 YAMANE, TARNAS WLH/EEP, FIN
HB1877 HD1
Property; Land Court Recordation; Deregistration
RELATING TO LAND RECORDATION.
Clarifies the data requirements for land recordation on land deregistered by the land court other than fee simple time share interests. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMANE WTL/CPH, JDC/WAM
HB1878 HD1
Real Estate Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within the sea level rise exposure area as designated by the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission or its successor. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMANE AEN/WTL, CPH/WAM
HB1879
Department of Public Safety; Use of Less Than Lethal Force; Policies; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO USE AND EQUIPMENT OF LESS THAN LETHAL FORCE.
Requires the department of public safety to review its policies and procedures governing the use of force, weapons, and equipment. Requires the law enforcement standards board to review the department's use of force training. Appropriates funds for training, equipment, and related records management for the department.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMANE PVM, JUD, FIN  SB2383
HB1880 HD1
DNLR; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the operations of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and for 2 full-time equivalent positions to support the Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, DECOITE, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMASHITA WTL, WAM  SB3094
HB1881 HD1
Emergency Services; Medical Necessity; Billing; Nonparticipating Providers; Managed Care Plans; Dispute Resolution
RELATING TO MEDICAL SERVICE BILLING.
Establishes billing requirements for unanticipated medical billing and unanticipated coverage gaps of patients for out-of-network emergency services received from nonparticipating providers. Specifies the circumstances in which health care providers and facilities can bill health carriers and enrollees for health intervention services that are medical necessities. Requires the use of dispute resolution when a dispute exists as to the reimbursement of a nonparticipating provider. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2423
HB1882 HD1 SD1
Financial Institutions; Nondepository Trust Companies; Powers and Duties; Assessments; Fees; Paid-in-capital and Surplus; Agent
RELATING TO NONDEPOSITORY TRUSTS.
Clarifies the powers and duties of nondepository trust companies. Amends the yearly assessment on nondepository trust companies by basing its calculation on total assets under management. Establishes a paid-in capital and surplus requirement for chartering nondepository trust companies. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA CPH, WAM  SB2585
HB1883
Payday Lending; Small Dollar Loans; Small Dollar Lenders; Licensure; Requirements; Appropriation; Check Cashers; Registration; Voluntary Payment Plans; Notices ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Transitions from lump sum deferred deposit transactions to installment-based small dollar loan transactions. Specifies various consumer protection requirements for small dollar loans. Beginning 1/1/2022, requires licensure for small dollar lenders that offer small dollar loans to consumers. Specifies licensing requirements for small dollar lenders. Authorizes the division of financial institutions to appoint 2.0 FTE examiner positions, funded via the compliance resolution fund, to carry out the purposes of the small dollar installment loan program. Requires check cashers to be registered with DCCA and to offer a voluntary payment plan to customers under certain circumstances. Establishes the terms of voluntary payment plans. Clarifies that a customer may only have one outstanding deferred deposit transaction from any source. Amends notices to customers required of check cashers. Removes the exemption for persons engaged in the bona fide retail sale of goods or services. Requires the division of financial institutions of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to conduct an analysis of the regulation of payday lenders and deferred deposit agreements in the State. Effective July 1, 2021.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2587
HB1884 HD1
Digital Electronic Equipment; Repairs; Original Equipment Manufacturers; Independent Repair Providers
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). NISHIMOTO CPC, JUD  SB2496
HB1885
Constitutional Amendment; UH; Faculty; Elective Office (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 8 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to article III, section 8, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to provide that constitutional section shall not be construed to prohibit a member of the legislature from being employed in a faculty member position at the University of Hawaii solely because of the membership in the legislature; provided that the legislature may enact legislation to ensure that work schedules and time demands do not unreasonably conflict.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. THIELEN LHE, JUD, FIN
HB1886 HD2
Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee; Percent of Coffee By Weight; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Includes Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, and parchment coffee in the coffee labeling requirements. Requires coffee blend labels to disclose geographic and regional origins and percent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee, instant coffee, Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, or parchment coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of 51 per cent after 7/1/2022. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee, instant coffee, Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, or parchment coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD2)
(H) 2/26/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, Nakashima, Okimoto AGR, CPC, JUD
HB1887
Coffee; Import; Prohibition; Felony
RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF UNROASTED COFFEE INTO HAWAII.
Prohibits the importation of unroasted coffee into the State, makes it a class C felony, and imposes a fine for violation of the prohibition. Authorizes DOA to adopt rules to allow for the importation of partially roasted coffee into the State.
(H) 1/29/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN, CACHOLA, DECOITE, HOLT, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS AGR, JUD  SB2956
HB1888
DOA; Pesticide Use Revolving Fund; Pesticide Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PESTICIDE SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
Appropriates moneys to DOA for the pesticide subsidy program.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, Okimoto, San Buenaventura, Yamashita AGR, FIN  SB2957
HB1889
Agricultural Buildings and Structures; Building Code and Permit Exemption; Large Counties
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Reduces the applicable acreage requirements for building code and permit exemptions for agricultural buildings in large counties.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN, NAKASHIMA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS WLH, JUD
HB1890
Agricultural District; Activities and Uses; Livestock Production
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Expands the permitted activities and uses within the state land use agricultural district to include livestock production.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, JUD
HB1891 HD1 SD1
Veterinary Medical Officer; DOH; Zoonotic Diseases; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes and appropriates $110,000 for one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent veterinary medical officer position within the department of health and operating costs. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. CREAGAN, CACHOLA, DECOITE, HOLT, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, San Buenaventura AEN/CPH, WAM
HB1892 HD1
HDOA; Food Hub Pilot Program; Grant Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding by qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. CREAGAN, CACHOLA, DECOITE, HOLT, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, San Buenaventura AEN, WAM  SB2722
HB1893
Pesticide Buffer Zone; Restricted Use Pesticides; School Property; School Hours
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Enlarges the restricted use pesticide buffer zone around schools. Amends the times during which the buffer zone is in effect. Effective 1/1/21.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on AGR/LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN, CACHOLA, DECOITE, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS AGR/LHE, JUD, FIN
HB1894 HD1
HDOA; Beginning Farmer Training Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEGINNING FARMER TRAINING.
Establishes a five-year beginning farmer training program to be administered by DOA. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets the training program on 6/30/2025. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN, CACHOLA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD, DeCoite, Holt LAB, AGR, FIN  SB2709
HB1895
Agriculture; General Cooperatives
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes agricultural entities to incorporate as general cooperatives.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN, CACHOLA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, San Buenaventura EDB, CPC, FIN  SB2738
HB1896
Driver's Licenses; Expiration
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Extends the period for which driver's licenses are valid for persons seventy-two years old or older from two years to four years.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 3 CREAGAN, BROWER, CACHOLA, KONG, SAY, WARD, Aquino, McDermott TRN, JUD
HB1897 HD1
Coffee; Labeling; Ready-to-Drink Coffee Beverages; Inner Wrapping Labels
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages and inner wrapping or packaging labels. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cachola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). CREAGAN, CACHOLA, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, TODD, San Buenaventura AGR, CPC, FIN  SB2955
HB1898
HDOA; Livestock; Animals; Transport; Sea Vessel
RELATING TO LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules to protect the welfare of livestock transported to, from, or between any island of Hawaii. Requires the department to adopt interim rules.
(H) 1/29/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN, BROWER, CACHOLA, HOLT, MCDERMOTT, NAKASHIMA, TOKIOKA, Cabanilla Arakawa, Hashimoto, Matayoshi AGR, TRN, FIN  SB2715
HB1899 HD1
Medicare Part B; Notification; Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount; Premium; Reimbursement; EUTF
RELATING TO MEDICARE PART B.
Requires the EUTF board to send actual, individual notice via a board approved method of delivery to EUTF members that they may be eligible for reimbursement of income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) medicare part B premium payments. Allows beneficiaries to be reimbursed for IRMAA part B premiums owed on or after January 1, 2015, without any time limitation for claiming the reimbursement. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. CREAGAN, CACHOLA, B. KOBAYASHI, KONG, MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS LCA, WAM
HB1900
Term of Imprisonment; Credit Time; Expiration Date
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires a defendant's incarceration history certificate be provided to a court prior to sentencing or resentencing. Requires a court to determine a defendant's credit time, compute the expiration date for a defendant's specified sentence, and include the expiration date in the court's judgment order.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, DeCoite, McDermott, San Buenaventura PVM, JUD
HB1901
Comprehensive Offender Reentry System; Minimum Term Served; Parole; Inmates
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Clarifies that the comprehensive offender reentry system provides programs and services that result in the timely release of inmates on parole when the minimum term, rather than the maximum term, has been served by the inmate.
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAY, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, McDermott, San Buenaventura PSM, JDC
HB1902 HD2 SD1
Firearms; Large Capacity Magazine; Prohibition; Mental Health; Red Flags; Restrictions; Family Court Records
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Extends the prohibition for large capacity magazines to all firearms, rather than just pistols. Provides an exception to the prohibition for law enforcement agencies and duly authorized officers. Prohibits certain individuals from owning firearms who: (1) as a minor, were diagnosed with behavioral, emotional, or mental disorders, unless the person has been medically documented to be no longer either adversely affected by the behavioral, emotional, or mental disorder or deemed a danger to themselves or others; or (2) were adjudicated by the family court to have committed a certain number of crimes of violence. Requires records of these diagnoses or adjudications to be made available to law enforcement officials. Provides an exemption for blank-firing weapons used as props for theatrical purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. TAKAYAMA, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, TODD, WILDBERGER, Belatti, Brower, Cachola, Creagan, Holt, Morikawa, San Buenaventura PSM, JDC
HB1903
Adult Corrections Officer Professional Conduct Incentive Pilot Project; Department of Public Safety ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Establishes within the Department of Public Safety the Adult Corrections Officer Professional Conduct Incentive Pilot Project to provide bonuses for professional conduct and exemplary attendance. Requires report. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to PVM/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKAYAMA, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAY, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, McDermott, San Buenaventura PVM/LAB, FIN
HB1904 HD2
Online Privacy; Employees; Students
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.
Establishes The Uniform Employee and Student Online Privacy Protection Act that adopts uniform laws on protecting the online accounts of employees, prospective employees, unpaid interns, applicants, students, and prospective students from employers and educational institutions. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to HRE, CPH/JDC. TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAY, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, DeCoite, McDermott, San Buenaventura HRE, CPH/JDC  SB2010
HB1905
CIP; Thirty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fourth representative district.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TAKAYAMA FIN
HB1906
Wind Power; Turbines; Moratorium; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WIND POWER.
Establishes a two-year moratorium on the issuance of new permits or approvals for wind turbines capable of producing one megawatt or more of energy. Creates a task force to make recommendations on wind energy policies and permitting. Makes an appropriation. Repeals 6/30/2022.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 3 QUINLAN EEP/WLH, FIN
HB1907 HD2
Helicopters; Reporting; DOT
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires helicopter owners and operators to submit reports to the department of transportation about basic helicopter flight information. Requires the department of transportation to post reports regarding helicopters to its website. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to TRS/CPH, JDC. QUINLAN, BELATTI, BROWER, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TODD, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura TRS/CPH, JDC
HB1908
Water and Sewer Surcharge; Repair; Infrastructure; Maintenance; Construction; CWRM; HCDA
RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a state water and sewer surcharge for all water utility customers. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to establish the surcharge rate. Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to expend the revenues of the surcharge to award grants to the counties to assist in funding repair, maintenance, and construction of water and sewer infrastructure.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CULLEN, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MORIKAWA, TODD WLH, FIN
HB1909
CIP; 1st Representative District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 1st Representative District.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA FIN
HB1910 HD2
HTDC; Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.
Establishes the sustainable aviation fuel program to provide matching grants to any small business in Hawaii that is developing products related to sustainable aviation fuel or commercial aviation operations greenhouse gas reduction. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD2)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on EET recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EET were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Taniguchi, J.Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye. NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, BROWER, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, SAIKI, TODD EET, WAM
HB1911
Hydrogen-powered buses; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for the conversion of gasoline-powered buses to hydrogen-powered buses or the purchase of new hydrogen-powered buses.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, BROWER, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, OHNO, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TARNAS, TODD TRN/EEP, FIN
HB1912 HD1
DBEDT; Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS.
Establishes the pacific international space center for exploration systems within the department of business, economic development, and tourism for administrative purposes. Amends the composition of the board of directors of the pacific international space center for exploration systems. Creates an unspecified amount of exempt positions within the pacific international space center for exploration systems. Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the employees of the pacific international space center for exploration systems to the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NAKASHIMA, BROWER, JOHANSON, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MCKELVEY, ONISHI, SAIKI, TARNAS EET, WAM  SB2562
HB1913
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services after December 31, 2019.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 NAKASHIMA, CREAGAN, LOWEN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD HLT, FIN  SB2327
HB1914
HEMA; UH; Counties; Disaster Preparedness; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Requires the Civil Defense Agency of the County of Hawaii, Department of Emergency Management of the City and County of Honolulu, Emergency Management Agency of the County of Kauai, Emergency Management Agency of the County of Maui, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, and University of Hawaii to each hire one full-time equivalent outreach, education, or volunteerism specialist to conduct disaster preparedness outreach and education initiatives. Appropriates moneys.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, CREAGAN, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, LUKE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, San Buenaventura PVM, FIN
HB1915 HD2
DOE; Workforce Readiness Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes within the department of education a workforce readiness program to provide opportunities for students to earn associate degrees, workforce development diplomas, pre-apprenticeship certificates, and other industry-recognized certificates. Requires the department to designate schools, including adult community schools, to participate in the program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MORIKAWA, AQUINO, BROWER, ELI, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, OHNO, TARNAS, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Onishi EDU, WAM
HB1916
Household and Dependent Care Services Tax Credit; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Increases the amount of tax credit allowable for household and dependent care services from $2,400 to $4,800 for a qualifying individual and from $4,800 to $9,600 for two or more qualifying individuals.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TODD, BROWER, ELI, GATES, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, OKIMOTO, YAMASHITA FIN
HB1917
Tax Credits; Refundable Child Tax Credit; Federal Child Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a refundable income tax credit equal to twenty per cent of the federal child tax credit allowed and properly claimed on a taxpayer's federal tax return.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TODD, BROWER, ELI, GATES, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, OKIMOTO FIN
HB1918 HD1
Hawaii Community Correctional Center; Task Force; DPS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER.
Creates a task force to study and recommend to the legislature a site for a new jail to replace the Hawaii community correctional center's primary facility on three acres in downtown Hilo, Hawaii, and to consider alternative governmental uses for the existing site. Appropriates funds. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). TODD, CREAGAN, GATES, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, San Buenaventura PVM, FIN
HB1919
Feral Pigs; Hunting; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PIGS.
Allows any person with a valid hunting license to take wild or feral pigs on Mauna Kea with no bag limitation and with dogs. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to install one-way pig gates on the fencing surrounding the watershed on Mauna Kea.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3 TODD, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2463
HB1920
CIP; Second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second representative district.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 TODD FIN
HB1921 HD1
DLNR; Hunting; Wildlife; Private Lands
RELATING TO HUNTING.
Requires any hunting guide or hunter to obtain and submit to the Department of Land and Natural Resources written permission from any private landowner upon which the hunting guide or hunter is engaged in guide or hunting activities. Requires the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and make available to the public a written permission form to be completed and filed by any hunting guide or hunter engaged in guide activities or hunting on private lands. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. DECOITE, AQUINO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, HAR, HOLT, MIZUNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAY, TOKIOKA, WARD, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA WTL, JDC  SB2373
HB1922 HD1
DNLR; Invasive Species; County of Maui; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for efforts to substantially reduce and eradicate certain invasive species in the county of Maui. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. DECOITE, AQUINO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MIZUNO, QUINLAN, SAY, TOKIOKA, WARD, WOODSON, YAMANE AEN/WTL, WAM  SB2371
HB1923 HD1
Food Labeling; Non-Genetically-Modified-Organisms; Organic; Gluten-Free
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Prohibits certain food labeling practices with regard to foods with non-genetically-modified-organisms, organic foods, and gluten-free foods. Effective July 1, 2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) McKelvey, Perruso, San Buenaventura, Wildberger voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). DECOITE, CULLEN, HAR, MIZUNO, QUINLAN, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Belatti, Cachola, Hashimoto, Say, Ward AGR, CPC, FIN  SB2374
HB1924 HD1
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Closed to the Public; Trespassing; Penalty; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 1/31/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ichiyama, Matsumoto, Say excused (3). DECOITE, AQUINO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MIZUNO, QUINLAN, SAY, TOKIOKA, WARD, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2376
HB1925
DHHL; Auditor; Financial and Performance Audit
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial and performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. DECOITE, AQUINO, BELATTI, CREAGAN, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KITAGAWA, LUKE, MIZUNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAY, TOKIOKA, WARD WLH, FIN  SB2372
HB1926
State Agencies; Submission of Information; Forms Required; Plain Language
RELATING TO STATE FORMS.
Requires any state agency that requires a person to submit information, data, or other materials to create a form, including instructions, that is written in plain language, to facilitate the collection of that information, data, or material.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3 DECOITE, AQUINO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LUKE, MIZUNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAY, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WARD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA LAB, JUD, FIN  SB2375
HB1927
Governor; Mayors; Outside Employment or Emoluments; Prohibited
RELATING TO EMOLUMENTS.
Prohibits the governor and each county mayor, while holding those offices, to maintain any other employment or receive any emolument, beginning on the sixty-first calendar day after their election or appointment to office. Specifies that the county ethics boards and commissions have enforcement authority over each respective county mayor. Specifies that the Hawaii state ethics commission has enforcement authority over the governor.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 3 SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CREAGAN, CULLEN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA JUD
HB1928 HD1
HCDA; Pulehunui Community Development District; Federal Financial Aid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
Establishes the Pulehunui community development authority on the island of Maui as an autonomous community development authority under the Hawaii Community Development Authority for the purposes of developing the Pulehunui community development district. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to obtain various forms of financial aid from the federal government for projects of the authority. Appropriates funds for the development of the Pulehunui community development district and establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.00 FTE) positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMASHITA, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TODD, WOODSON, YAMANE, McKelvey WTL, WAM  SB2699
HB1929 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Front Street Apartments; Appropriation Extension
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Extends the deadline for the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire the Front Street Apartments affordable housing project on Maui unless the ground lease is renegotiated or a new ground lease is issued. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMASHITA, BROWER, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, WOODSON HOU, WAM  SB2279
HB1930 HD1
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Changes the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax from $5 to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMASHITA, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, WOODSON WAM  SB2688
HB1931
Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the amount of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax from $5 to $8 for any county with a resident population of more than 125,000, but less than 195,000. Sets aside the revenue from the increased surcharge tax for capacity projects in that county.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4 YAMASHITA, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, WOODSON TRN, CPC, FIN  SB2687
HB1932
Land Use; Counties; Reclassification; District Boundaries; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands 15 to 100 acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least 50 percent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below 140 percent of the area median income.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to HSG/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 4 BROWER, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOWEN, LUKE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WOODSON HSG/WLH, FIN
HB1933 HD1
State Building Code Council; Repeal
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Repeals the state building code council. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(H) 2/20/2020- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, San Buenaventura HSG, FIN
HB1934 HD1
Clean Energy Jobs; Energy Security Special Fund; Clean Energy Initiative Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY JOBS.
Permits the expenditure of funds from the energy security special fund for the creation of jobs relating to clean and renewable energy generation. Requires the Hawaii clean energy initiative program to develop a plan to increase jobs aligned with the State's transition to a clean energy economy. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EET, WAM. PERRUSO, CREAGAN, HAR, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, Cabanilla Arakawa, Matayoshi, McDermott, Okimoto EET, WAM
HB1935
Military; Economic Impact; Task Force
RELATING TO THE MILITARY.
Establishes a task force to evaluate the economic impact of the military's presence in Hawaii.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. PERRUSO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, MIZUNO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Brower, Cachola, Nakashima, San Buenaventura PVM, WLH, FIN
HB1936
Agriculture Education; Farm to School; DOA; UH-CTAHR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
Establishes a P-20 agriculture education coordinator position within UH-CTAHR. Establishes a two-year farm to school grant pilot program within DOA to sunset on June 30, 2022. Appropriates funds for the farm to school grant pilot program and the P-20 agriculture education coordinator position.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LHE, AGR, FIN, referral sheet 4 PERRUSO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, HAR, HOLT, JOHANSON, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA LHE, AGR, FIN
HB1937
Legislator; State Ethics Code; State Agency; Fee; Compensation; Representation; Courts
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Prohibits legislators from assisting or representing, with or without compensation, private persons or businesses before all state agencies, excluding the courts.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, referral sheet 4 PERRUSO, JOHANSON, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, THIELEN, WILDBERGER, Nakashima LAB, JUD
HB1938
Collective Bargaining; Graduate Student Assistants; UH
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, LHE, FIN, referral sheet 4 PERRUSO, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO, SAY, WILDBERGER, Cachola, Eli, Lowen, Matayoshi, McDermott, McKelvey, Nakashima, San Buenaventura, Takayama LAB, LHE, FIN
HB1939
CIP; Fifth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifth representative district.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4 CREAGAN FIN
HB1940 HD1 SD1
Animal Quarantine Facility; Assistance Animals; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Appropriates funds for the design and development of a professional training facility for guide dogs and other professionally trained service dogs on an undeveloped portion of the State's animal quarantine facility in Halawa valley on Oahu. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. CREAGAN, BROWER, CACHOLA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, Cabanilla Arakawa AEN, WAM
HB1941
LG; Address Confidentiality; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY.
Appropriates funds for 1 full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position, operating costs, and equipment to support the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in administering the Address Confidentiality Program.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 ICHIYAMA JUD, FIN  SB2795
HB1942 HD2
DHS; Child Abuse and Neglect; Mandatory Reporting
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.
Adds members of the clergy, commercial computer technicians, and commercial film, and photographic print or image processors to the categories of persons who are required to report child abuse and neglect to DHS or police. Provides a "safe harbor" through December 31, 2020, for reporting by clergy of known or suspected child abuse that was previously unreported and that did not arise during a penitential communication. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. ICHIYAMA HMS, JDC  SB2502
HB1943 HD2
Department of Human Services; Pregnancy; Medical Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Provides 12 months of postpartum medical assistance to pregnant women who are enrolled in medicaid insurance coverage during their pregnancy. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/12/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO, TAKUMI HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2429
HB1944 HD1
Transient Accommodations Tax Revenue; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Special Land and Development Fund
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Allocates funds from TAT revenue directly to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, rather than through the Special Land and Development Fund, to improve certain state resources and services. Requires DLNR to submit an annual list to HTA of proposed projects for the HTA Strategic Plan. Requires HTA to submit an annual report of certain projects undertaken in accordance with the HTA Strategic Plan. Effective on 7/1/2099. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EET, WAM. ONISHI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, HOLT, LOWEN, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TODD, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Wildberger EET, WAM  SB3112
HB1945 HD1
Transient Accommodations; Tax Revenue Allocation; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Allocates TAT revenues into the tourism special fund and appropriates funds for the Hawaii tourism authority (HTA) and Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association to address homelessness in tourist and resort areas, subject to private matching funds. Requires HTA to report to the 2021 legislature. Effective 7/1/2099. (HD1)
(S) 3/11/2020- The committee(s) on EET recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EET were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Inouye, J.Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Taniguchi. ONISHI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, GATES, HOLT, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD EET/HMS, WAM
HB1946 HD1
Transient Accommodations Tax; Counties; Reimbursement; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends the amount of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated to the counties from a specified sum to capped reimbursements to the county for expenditures related to specified county public services. Appropriates funds to the department of budget and finance for costs and expenses incurred in the development, implementation, or support, including operational costs and costs for necessary staffing, needed to effectuate this measure. Effective 7/1/2099. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EET/PSM, WAM. ONISHI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, HOLT, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO EET/PSM, WAM
HB1947 HD1
World War II; 75th Anniversary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION.
Appropriates funds for programs, ceremonies, and activities commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. ONISHI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, GATES, HOLT, LUKE, MCDERMOTT, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD LCA, WAM  SB3073
HB1948
CIP; Sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixth representative district.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4 LOWEN FIN
HB1949 HD1
Housing; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes an affordable homeownership revolving fund within HHFDC to provide loans to nonprofit community development financial institutions and nonprofit housing development organizations for the development of affordable homeownership housing projects. Makes an appropriation into and out of the affordable homeownership revolving fund. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). LOWEN, BROWER, MATAYOSHI HSG, FIN  SB2660
HB1950 HD1
DOT; Underwater Tunnel; Feasibility Study; Private-Public Partnership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN UNDERWATER TUNNEL AND SUPPORTING ROADWAYS TO PROVIDE A MORE DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN EWA AND DOWNTOWN HONOLULU.
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of a private-public partnership to design, build, and operate an underwater tunnel for vehicle traffic to provide a more direct connection between Ewa and downtown Honolulu along with the expansion of roadways as necessary to maximize use of the tunnel. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to TRS, WAM. CABANILLA ARAKAWA, AQUINO, HAR, HASHEM, HOLT, KONG, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, SAY, WARD, D. Kobayashi, Takumi TRS, WAM  SB3027
HB1951
Net Energy Metering; Electric Utilities; Net Electricity Producers; Compensation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits.
(H) 1/28/2020- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CABANILLA ARAKAWA, GATES, HASHEM, MIZUNO, WARD, D. Kobayashi, Morikawa EEP, CPC, FIN  SB3026
HB1952
wildlife Reserve Sanctuary; Conservation; Wildlife; Wind Turbines
RELATING TO WILDLIFE PRESERVATION.
Designates all currently undeveloped watercourses and lands unsuitable for development as wildlife reserve sanctuaries for which development is prohibited so that those lands may serve as a permanent refuge to wildlife. Establishes procedures to obtain a variance to construct a structure within a wildlife reserve sanctuary. Prohibits the construction of wind turbines on mountain slopes or hillsides if the location of the wind turbine is within 1,000 feet of the center of a wildlife reserve sanctuary.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 4 CABANILLA ARAKAWA, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, SAY, WARD, D. Kobayashi EEP/WLH, FIN
HB1953
CIP, 36th Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capitol improvement projects in the 36th representative district.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4 OKIMOTO FIN
HB1954
Elections; Polling; Precincts
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Restores the conducting of elections at polling places operated by precinct officials. Repeals provisions under Act 136, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, that made voting by mail the primary and default method of voting. Repeals the establishment of voter service centers.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 OKIMOTO, Ward JUD, FIN
HB1955 HD2
Electric Foot Scooters; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Establishes a framework for the regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties. Amends definitions of "moped" to exclude electric foot scooters. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NAKAMURA, BROWER, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON TRS, JDC  SB2790
HB1956 HD1
Smoking; Public Schools; Tobacco Education Course; Fee ($)
RELATING TO TOBACCO.
Establishes a requirement that persons under 21 years of age who use tobacco at a public school or public school function attend a tobacco education course. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/11/2020- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. NAKAMURA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TOKIOKA CPH/EDU, WAM/JDC  SB2791
HB1957 HD2
Income Tax Credit for Low-income Household Renters; Adjustments
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Adjusts the amount of the income tax credit for low-income household renters based on adjusted gross income and taxpayer filing status and provides for automatic adjustments to the tax credit based on the consumer price index. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. JOHANSON, BELATTI, BROWER, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, OHNO, PERRUSO, SAIKI, WILDBERGER, WOODSON HOU, WAM  SB2627
HB1958 HD1
Income Tax Credit; Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services Necessary for Gainful Employment
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by changing the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employmentrelated expenses that constitutes the tax credit and cap amount. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to WAM. JOHANSON, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, ELI, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WOODSON, YAMANE WAM
HB1959 HD1 SD1
Minors; Infant; Employment; Theatrical Employment; Studio Teacher; Nurse
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A MINOR.
Requires a studio teacher to accompany, supervise, and advocate on behalf of a minor whenever the minor is on set and a variance from the work hour restrictions to allowable theatrical employment is granted, when employed for theatrical purposes. Requires a nurse to accompany, supervise, and advocate on behalf of an infant whenever the infant is on set. Defines "studio teacher". Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. JOHANSON LCA/EDU, JDC
HB1960 HD1
Public Employees' Compensation Appeals Board; Collective Bargaining; Classes; Repricing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Establishes the public employees' compensation appeals board to hear appeals requesting the repricing of a class. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. JOHANSON LCA/GVO, JDC/WAM  SB2250
HB1961
Procurement; Short Form
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill relating to procurement.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 4 JOHANSON LAB
HB1962
Wages; Short Form
RELATING TO WAGES.
Short form bill relating to wages.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 4 JOHANSON LAB
HB1963
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 4 JOHANSON LAB
HB1964
Collective Bargaining; Short Form
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Short form bill relating to collective bargaining.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 4 JOHANSON LAB
HB1965
Towing; Authorized Driver; Definitions
RELATING TO TOWING COMPANIES.
Requires tow companies to unhook a vehicle if an authorized driver appears on scene. Defines authorized driver.
(H) 1/29/2020- Re-referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8 MCDERMOTT TRN, CPC, FIN
HB1966
General Excise Tax Exemption; Tax Credit; Businesses Development; Barbers Point
RELATING TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT BARBERS POINT.
Promote and incentivize business development within the Kalaeloa Opportunity Zone; authorizes GET exemption; provides tax credit for upgrading infrastructure.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MCDERMOTT EDB, FIN
HB1967
Self-protection, Public safety, Lethal force
RELATING TO SELF-DEFENSE.
Clarifies when force may be used to protect self, property, or a third person against unlawful force that could cause bodily harm.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 4 MCDERMOTT JUD
HB1968
Department of Transportation; Honolulu North Road; Task Force
RELATING TO NORTH ROAD.
Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a task force to make recommendations to decrease environmental and safety concerns on North Road, including the cost to transfer ownership to the county.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 MCDERMOTT, OKIMOTO TRN, JUD, FIN
HB1969
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction; Housekeeping
RELATING TO THE CORPORATE DIVIDENDS RECEIVED DEDUCTION.
Amends the corporate dividends received deduction to conform to the department of taxation's practice of administering the deduction in compliance with federal law.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LUKE FIN
HB1970
Income Tax; Statute of Limitations; Federal Returns and Assessments
RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
Repeals the redundant provision that reopens the statute of limitations for income tax purposes if a federal contract or subcontract is renegotiated.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LUKE FIN
HB1971
Civil Jurisdiction; District Courts; Amount in Controversy
RELATING TO JURISDICTION.
Raises from $40,000 to $100,000 the amount at issue in civil actions for purposes of limiting district court jurisdiction.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 LUKE JUD, FIN
HB1972 HD2
Corrections; Medical Release Program; Compassionate Release; Medical Assistance
RELATING TO MEDICAL RELEASE.
Creates a medical release program within the Department of Public Safety for certain ill, disabled, or impaired inmates who pose a low risk to public safety. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2020- The committee(s) on PSM/CPH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-10-20 1:15PM in conference room 229. LUKE PSM, WAM
HB1973 HD2 SD1
DOT; Reclassification of Funds; Repeal of Non-general Funds; Transfer of Balances
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Abolishes, repeals, or reclassifies various non-general funds of the department of transportation. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LUKE TRS, WAM
HB1974 HD1
State Public Charter School Commission; Residency; Expenses
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Amends the minimum qualifications for nominees to the State Public Charter School Commission to require residency in the State. Provides that commission members may be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable travel expenses incurred in the conduct of official commission business. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2020- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Dela Cruz. LUKE, WOODSON EDU, WAM/JDC  SB2257
HB1975 HD1 SD1
DOH; Emergency Medical Services; Counties
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Requires that any county of the State with a population greater than 500,000 adopt the recommendations of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and submit a report to the Legislature on steps taken to improve efficiency and revenue recovery for emergency medical services. Requires each county to conduct an evaluation regarding the finances and operations of the county's emergency medical services system. Requires reports to the Legislature and Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LUKE, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, GATES, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, THIELEN, WARD, San Buenaventura CPH, WAM
HB1976
DLIR; Immigrants; Immigration Proceedings; Legal Counsel; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Office of Community Services to contract with non—profit service providers for legal counsel to assist and represent low—income immigrants in immigration proceedings and immigrant status issues. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 AQUINO, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CULLEN, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO, QUINLAN, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMANE, San Buenaventura JUD, FIN  SB3141
HB1977 HD2
Medical Students; Sponsorship Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE.
Addresses the State's physician shortage by establishing a Medical Student Sponsorship Program within DOH for medical students who successfully graduate from a high-quality but lower-cost school of medicine and make a ten-year service commitment to practice medicine in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. CACHOLA, AQUINO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CULLEN, HAR, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, MIZUNO, OKIMOTO, QUINLAN, SAY, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMANE, Nakashima, San Buenaventura CPH, WAM
HB1978 HD1
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; Family Court Jurisdiction
RELATING TO SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS.
Specifies that the family court has jurisdiction in proceedings concerning the custody or guardianship of an immigrant child pursuant to a motion for Special Immigrant Juvenile factual findings requesting a determination that the child was abused, neglected, or abandoned before the age of 18. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. BELATTI, AQUINO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, SAY, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMANE, Har, San Buenaventura HMS, JDC  SB2677
HB1979
AG; Protective Orders; Hope Card Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Establishes a Hawaii Hope Card Program within the Department of the Attorney General to issue cards verifying a person's long-term protective order. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 ICHIYAMA, ELI, HAR, C. LEE, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, THIELEN, Cabanilla Arakawa, San Buenaventura, Wildberger JUD, FIN  SB2480
HB1980 HD1
Earned Income Tax Credits; Employer Notification
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Requires all employers to notify their employees in writing of the availability of the federal and state earned income tax credits. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. SAN BUENAVENTURA, CACHOLA, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, Eli, D. Kobayashi LCA, WAM
HB1981
Short Form; Legislative Management
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 4 CULLEN LMG
HB1982
Short Form; Legislative Management
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 4 CULLEN LMG
HB1983
Short Form; Legislative Management
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 4 CULLEN LMG
HB1984
Short Form; Legislative Management
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 4 CULLEN LMG
HB1985
Short Form; Legislative Management
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT.
Short form bill relating to legislative management.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LMG, referral sheet 4 CULLEN LMG
HB1986 HD1
Trauma-Informed Approach; Task Force; DOE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACHES.
Establishes a task force to develop trauma-informed approaches for the Department of Education. Task force to cease 7/1/2021. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE HSH/LHE, FIN
HB1987
Executive Office on Aging; Hawaii Senior Benefits Payment Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A HAWAII SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM.
Establishes within the Executive Office on Aging the Hawaii Senior Benefits Payment Program to provide qualifying senior citizens in the State with a monthly stipend to defray cost of living expenses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2020.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE HSH, FIN
HB1988 HD2
BOE; Attendance; Religious Practices
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Expands the requirement that the Board of Education release from school attendance students observing holy days to also include the observation of other religious practices. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/11/2020- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC. CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE EDU, JDC
HB1989
Grants; Public Recognition of State Support for Projects
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Requires grantees to publicly recognize state support of any project that has been supported by the State through award of a grant.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4 CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE FIN
HB1990 HD2
General Excise Tax; Use Tax; DOE; DOT; State Improvement Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Permanently directs specified percentages of the general excise tax revenues to a new educational infrastructure special fund for the department of education and other entities responsible for school facilities to augment its capacity and infrastructure and to the department of transportation to protect the state highway system from the threat of inundation and damage caused by climate change and to augment the capacity and infrastructure of the State's highways. Directs specified percentages of revenues from a new, temporary state improvement surcharge to the foregoing purposes and to certain state funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EDU/TRS, WAM. CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE EDU/TRS, WAM
HB1991
DOT; Crosswalks; Community Crosswalks Pilot Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CROSSWALKS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a community crosswalks pilot program to design and implement specially painted crosswalks in neighborhoods. Establishes a community crosswalks pilot program special fund. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4 CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE TRN, FIN
HB1992
Public Highways; Special Flood Hazard Area; Depth Gauge Signs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires depth gauge signs to be posted on any portion of a public highway that lies within a special flood hazard area and is prone to flooding. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE TRN, FIN
HB1993
CIP; Thirty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-ninth representative district.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4 CULLEN FIN
HB1994 HD1
University of Hawaii; Maui College; STEM Teacher Education; Task Force; Office of International and Regional Partnerships; Study Abroad Scholarships; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes, and appropriates funds for, a network improvement community task force to develop a K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher education degree for the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds for the office of international and regional partnerships of the University of Hawaii Maui college for study abroad programs. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA HRE, WAM  SB2690
HB1995 HD1
Smoking; Tobacco Products; Prohibition; Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities; Working Group
RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.
Requires DOH to convene a working group that includes the participation of the HPHA executive director or designee, to study and examine the effects of prohibiting smoking and using tobacco products on the premises of substance abuse treatment facilities. Requires DOH to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2021 regular session. Takes effect 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Quinlan excused (2). HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, SAY, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HSH, JUD
HB1996 HD2
Superintendent of Education; Performance Evaluation; Salary; Strategic Plan Indicators
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the BOE to include evaluation of the most current strategic plan indicators as a component of the superintendent of education's annual performance evaluation. Requires improvements in at least one-half of those indicators for any salary increase for the superintendent. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2020- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Dela Cruz. OHNO, BROWER, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAIKI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura, Wildberger EDU, WAM
HB1997
Holidays; Car-Free Day
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS.
Establishes the second Tuesday in June as "Car-Free Day" in the City and County of Honolulu to promote clean air, reduced noise, and a slower pace of life. Exempts emergency vehicles.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 4 OHNO, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MIZUNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Brower, DeCoite, Johanson, Matayoshi, McKelvey, Morikawa, Nakashima, San Buenaventura TRN, JUD
HB1998 HD1
ERS; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes forfeiture of certain ERS benefits, pursuant to court order, for state or county employees and designated beneficiaries who are convicted of an employment-related felony. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. OHNO, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA LCA, JDC/WAM
HB1999
OVUII; Zero Tolerance; Any Measurable Amount of Alcohol
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Changes the standard for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from .08 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath or 100 milliliters or cubic centimeters of blood to any measurable amount of alcohol in the person's breath or blood. Allows law enforcement officers to arrest a person if there is probable cause to believe that the person was operating a vehicle with a measurable amount of alcohol in the person's breath or blood.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 AQUINO, BROWER, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, MATAYOSHI, OKIMOTO TRN, JUD, FIN  SB2510
HB2000 HD1
Commercial Motor Vehicles; Examiner of Drivers; Permanent Disqualification; Human Trafficking; Conviction; Licensing
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires the examiner of drivers to disqualify any person from driving a commercial motor vehicle for life if that person uses a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony involving an act or practice of severe forms of trafficking in persons. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). AQUINO IAC, CPC, JUD
HB2001 HD1
Manslaughter; Wilful and Wanton Standard
RELATING TO MANSLAUGHTER.
Authorizes manslaughter prosecutions for wilful and wanton disregard of the need to exercise reasonable care that results in the death of another person. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. AQUINO, ELI, GATES JDC  SB2420
HB2002 HD2
Transportation Network Companies; Regulation; Permitting
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Establishes requirements and permitting procedures for transportation network companies operating in the State. Makes permanent insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network drivers. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. AQUINO TRS, CPH/WAM  SB2808
HB2003 HD1
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Repeat Offenders; Habitual Offenders; Operating a Vehicle After License Suspended or Revoked for Operating A Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; State Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory Special Fund; Established
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Establishes a state drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund. Deposits into the fund fines for repeat offenders, habitual offenders, and offenders who operate a vehicle after their license and privilege have been suspended or revoked for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). AQUINO TRN, JUD, FIN  SB2235
HB2004 HD1 SD1
Child Passenger Restraints; Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS.
Amends requirements for child passengers. Requires rear facing child safety seats for children under two years of age. Raises certain fines for violations. Effective upon approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WARD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Cabanilla Arakawa, DeCoite, Okimoto, San Buenaventura TRS, JDC  SB2106
HB2005
Special Number Plates; Electric Vehicles; Polynesian Voyaging Society
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number electric vehicle license plates commemorating the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4 AQUINO, BROWER, CULLEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, MATAYOSHI, OKIMOTO, WOODSON TRN, FIN  SB2103
HB2006
State Procurement; Electric Vehicle Rental for Official Business
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTS FOR VEHICLE RENTAL.
Requires state and county employees to rent electric vehicles when on official government business and requires the State procurement office to execute future contracts consistent with specified terms.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 4 AQUINO TRN/EEP, FIN  SB2628
HB2007
Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offset; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Establishes procedures for the department of transportation when a person voluntarily purchases a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from their air travel to or from an airport in the State.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 4 AQUINO TRN/EEP, FIN  SB2632
HB2008
Highway Safety; Photo Red Light Imaging
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Establishes the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program (Program). Authorizes counties to administer the Program. Requires proceeds of fines to be expended in the county from which they were collected for operation of the Program.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 AQUINO TRN, JUD, FIN
HB2009
Renewable Energy; Gas; Renewable Gas Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires a study regarding renewable gas to determine economic and technical feasibility of the use of renewable gas by gas utility companies. Appropriates funds for the study.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4 LOWEN (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2818
HB2010 HD1
Hawaiian Language Studies; Scholarships; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to provide scholarships to students pursuing Hawaiian language certifications or degrees within the University of Hawaii system. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to HRE/HWN, WAM. HOLT, CACHOLA, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMANE, San Buenaventura HRE/HWN, WAM
HB2011
Governor's Coordinator on Native Hawaiian Advancement; Native Hawaiian Caucus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT.
Establishes the governor's coordinator on Native Hawaiian advancement, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 4 GATES, AQUINO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD WLH, FIN
HB2012
DOE; Hawaiian Language; Assistant Superintendent Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes an Assistant Superintendent position within the Department of Education for Hawaiian language. Appropriates funds for the position.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LHE/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 4 HOLT, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, YAMANE, DeCoite LHE/WLH, FIN
HB2013
Works of Art Special Fund; Native Hawaiian Art
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN ART.
Requires that a certain percentage of the works of art acquired using the works of art special fund include native Hawaiian subject matter.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TIA/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 4 ELI, AQUINO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WARD, YAMANE, DeCoite, San Buenaventura TIA/WLH, FIN
HB2014
Affordable Housing; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; HHFDC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the affordable homeownership revolving fund to be administered by HHFDC to provide loans to qualified nonprofit community development financial institutions, qualified nonprofit housing trusts, and nonprofit housing development organizations for the development of affordable homeownership housing projects. Appropriates funds for the purposes of the affordable homeownership revolving fund.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 4 SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, WOODSON, YAMANE HSG, FIN
HB2015 HD1
Gorse; Mauna Kea; Removal, Harvesting, and Product Development; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes a pilot program within the Aina Mauna legacy program of DHHL to remove and harvest gorse from Mauna Kea and develop it as a marketable product to expand economic opportunities for native Hawaiians. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/12/2020- The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Shimabukuro, K. Kahele, Ihara, J.Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. TODD, AQUINO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WARD, YAMANE, Nakamura, San Buenaventura HWN, WAM
HB2016
Procurement; Small Business; Sunset Date
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends Act 42, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, and removes sunset date.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4 HOLT, AQUINO, BELATTI, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, D. Kobayashi, San Buenaventura LAB, FIN  SB2385
HB2017
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
Allows the Hawaiian homes commission or the department of Hawaiian hone lands to retain independent legal counsel as needed. Authorizes the Hawaiian homes commission and the department of Hawaiian home lands to use the services of the attorney general as needed and when the interests of the State, Hawaiian homes commission, and department of Hawaiian home lands are aligned. Provides that funds paid to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the State.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HOLT, AQUINO, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER, San Buenaventura JUD, FIN
HB2018
Public Officials; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Native Hawaiian Rights Training; Hawaiian Culture; Hawaiian History
RELATING TO TRAINING.
Mandates OHA training for additional public officials, including certain state and county officials, state judges, and state legislators on native Hawaiian history, culture, and rights. Sets 12-month deadline for completion of training from time of enactment, or time of hire or appointment.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 PERRUSO, AQUINO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HAR, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WARD WLH, JUD, FIN
HB2019
Procurement Code; Bonds; Prepayment
RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE.
Requires public contractors to post a post-performance bond to cover the State's costs of curing construction defects discovered within 10 years after the completion of the contract. Requires the contractor to fully pay for the bond prior to the completion of the contract.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, BROWER, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, NAKAMURA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, Aquino LAB, FIN
HB2020 HD1
Procurement; Past Performance; Contractors; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires the state procurement office to establish a past performance database. Requires that the determination of certain contract awards through the procurement process consider a contractor's past performance. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MATAYOSHI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, NAKAMURA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD GVO, WAM
HB2021
DOE; Teachers' Housing
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Clarifies that the Department of Education may construct teachers' housing on a public school campus. Requires that teachers' housing units constructed or acquired on a school campus after 6/30/2020, be rented at a low cost or no cost to new teachers employed full-time at that school.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LHE/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 4 MATAYOSHI, AQUINO, BROWER, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA, Eli, Takumi LHE/HSG, FIN
HB2022 HD2
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund; Uses; Capital Improvement Projects
RELATING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIAL FUND.
Authorizes expenditures from the mental health and substance abuse special fund to be used for certain capital improvement projects. Limits the expenditures for capital improvement projects to an unspecified percentage of total expenditures from the special fund and an unspecified percentage of the total surplus of the special fund. Excludes projects that would expand inpatient forensic capacity at the Hawaii State Hospital from permissible capital improvement projects funded from the mental health and substance abuse special fund. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. MATAYOSHI, BROWER, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD CPH, WAM
HB2023
Motor Vehicle Registration; Biannual Basis; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Provides Hawaii residents with the option of paying for the registration of their motor vehicles and associated taxes and fees on a biannual basis. Restricts the amount of delinquency tax due to the current tax due plus one year. Removes language allowing storage costs and costs incident to seizure of a vehicle from inclusion in the amount the owner of a vehicle must pay in order to redeem the vehicle after seizure.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4 GATES, BROWER, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Matayoshi, San Buenaventura TRN, FIN
HB2024 HD1
Emergency Shelter; Minors; Consent; Providers; Child Welfare Services
RELATING TO MINORS.
Expands the circumstances where a minor may consent to no cost emergency shelter and related services to include cases where the provider is coordinating with child welfare services. Takes effect 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). GATES, BROWER, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TODD, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HSH, FIN  SB2220
HB2025 HD1
Deposit Beverage Container Fee; Handling Fee; CPI; Certified Redemption Centers
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER FEE.
Annually adjusts the handling fee for certified redemption centers based upon percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index for the Honolulu area. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, HOLT, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, Nakamura, Onishi, San Buenaventura EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2726
HB2026
Risk Assessment Working Group; Liability; Meetings
RELATING TO THE RISK ASSESSMENT WORKING GROUP.
Requires the risk assessment working group to meet no less than twice each fiscal year.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, YAMASHITA WLH, FIN
HB2027
Deposit Beverage Containers; Redemption
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
Exempts a beverage dealer who is located in a high density population area from operating a redemption center if the dealer is located within 1 mile of a certified redemption center operated independently of the dealer.
(H) 1/29/2020- Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8 YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, HOLT, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2727
HB2028
Conveyance Tax; Non-residents
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Adjusts conveyance tax rates for non-residents who are not active military members.
(H) 1/28/2020- Re-referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7 YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, ELI, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA, Onishi CPC, FIN
HB2029
Office of Planning; Statewide Sustainability Division; Sustainability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
Establishes a statewide sustainability division within the office of planning to ensure long-term planning, coordination, and implementation of Hawaii's sustainability goals and policies. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on EEP/WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA EEP/WLH, LMG, FIN
HB2030
HDOA; Agricultural Appraiser; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Makes an appropriation to fund 1 full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) agricultural appraiser position within the Department of Agriculture.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMANE, AQUINO, CREAGAN, CULLEN AGR, FIN  SB2710
HB2031 HD1
DLNR; Wahiawa Dam and Reservoir; Emergency Intervention Plan; Dam Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAHIAWA DAM AND RESERVOIR.
Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop an emergency intervention plan for the Wahiawa dam and reservoir. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN WLH, FIN  SB2303
HB2032 HD1
State Snail; Pupu Kuahiwi (Laminella sanguinea)
RELATING TO THE STATE SNAIL.
Designates pupu kuahiwi (Laminella sanguinea) as the official state snail. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). YAMANE AGR, FIN
HB2033 HD1
DLNR; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Firefighting Equipment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the division of forestry and wildlife to purchase firefighting equipment. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara. YAMANE WTL, WAM
HB2034
CIP; Thirty-seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-seventh representative district.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4 YAMANE FIN
HB2035 HD1
Non-agricultural Park Lands; DLNR; DOA; Transfer; Deadline; Report; Agricultural Activities
RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires DLNR to transfer to DOA specified non-agricultural park lands by a specified deadline. Requires DLNR and DOA to jointly report on the status of the land transfer. Amends the definition of "agricultural activities" used in chapter 166E, HRS. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, HOLT, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA WTL/AEN, WAM  SB2415
HB2036 HD1
DLNR; Ocean Coral Restoration; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORAL RESTORATION.
Establishes a pilot project to plan and design an expansion of the Hawaii Coral Restoration Nursery, including improvements to the sea urchin hatchery. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, HOLT, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA WTL, WAM
HB2037 HD2
Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, PLUS COMMISSION.
Establishes the Hawaii state lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus commission. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2020- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Rhoads, J.Keohokalole, Gabbard, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. YAMANE HMS/JDC, WAM
HB2038 HD1
DOE; Homelessness; Mobile Facilities Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Establishes a two-year mobile facilities pilot program in the Department of Education to provide services including laundry, showers, oral hygiene, and food for homeless children and their family members on Department of Education property. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. Repeals on 6/30/2022. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Quinlan excused (2). YAMANE HSH/LHE, FIN
HB2039
Renewable Energy Technologies Tax Credits; Power Purchase Agreements
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES TAX CREDITS.
Clarifies that notwithstanding any law to the contrary or subsequent amendments to existing state renewable energy investment tax credits, a power purchase agreement approved by the public utilities commission prior to 12/31/2019 shall receive thirty-five per cent of the actual cost or up to the applicable cap amount of $500,000 per solar energy system.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4 YAMANE EEP, CPC, FIN  SB3036
HB2040 HD1
Transaction Fee; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court
RELATING TO RECORDATION TRANSACTION FEES.
Expands the uses of the transaction fee for recordings in the bureau of conveyances and land court authorized under Act 120, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009. Applies the fee to all services rendered by the bureau pursuant to chapters 501 and 502, HRS. Repeals the transaction fee upon the earlier of the effective date of adoption of rules by DLNR or July 1, 2023. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). YAMANE WLH, CPC, FIN  SB2827
HB2041 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Meat Inspection; Meat Processing; Inspectors; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for 3 full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors to perform meat inspection services. Takes effect on 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. YAMANE AEN, WAM  SB2824
HB2042
DLNR; Bag Limits; Game Mammals; Deer; Goats; Pigs
RELATING TO BAG LIMITS.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from imposing bag limits on deer, goats, and pigs.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 YAMANE WLH, JUD, FIN
HB2043 HD2 SD1
Minors; Minor-initiated Mental Health Treatment or Counseling Services; Confidentiality; Mental Health Professionals
RELATING TO ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE.
Allows an unlicensed mental health professional, working under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, to provide mental health treatment or counseling services to minors without parental or legal guardian consent, knowledge, or participation. Requires a mental health professional to ensure that the covered entity has been notified that minor-initiated mental health treatment or counseling services should not be disclosed. Requires a covered entity, upon notification that minor-initiated mental health treatment or counseling services should not be disclosed, to maintain the confidentiality of minor-initiated mental health treatment or counseling services. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. MIZUNO, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, GATES, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, OHNO, PERRUSO, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER CPH, JDC  SB2277
HB2044
Keiki Caucus; Erin's Law Task Force; DOE; Education; Sexual Abuse; Sex Trafficking; Prevention; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HAR, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAY, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER, Aquino, Cabanilla Arakawa, San Buenaventura LHE, JUD, FIN
HB2045 HD1
DOE; Public Schools; Career and Technical Health Care Education Programs; Educational Choice; Health Care Workforce Development
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires a public school that has a career and technical education requirement relating to health care workforce development to review all geographic exception applications and make a determination whether to allow students to enroll in career and technical education programs in schools outside the Department of Education service area in which the student resides. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Okimoto, Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). MIZUNO, CREAGAN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, Okimoto LHE, FIN
HB2046 HD1
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Designates the month of September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). MIZUNO, AQUINO, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAY, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER, San Buenaventura HLT, LMG, JUD
HB2047 HD1 SD1
DOH; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Task Force
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a task force within the Department of Health to identify therapies and home- and community-based care services that may benefit persons having fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, including therapies and treatments that may benefit them as adults. Requires the task force to recommend any necessary policy changes, rule changes, or legislation to increase access to these therapies and services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MIZUNO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER CPH, WAM
HB2048 HD1
Department of Education; Bullying; Training; Teachers; Employees; Appropriation
RELATING TO BULLYING.
Appropriates funds for selected public middle school teachers to attend an evidence-informed or evidence-based and culturally relevant bullying intervention training session and for those selected public middle school teachers to provide training on bullying intervention to other public school employees in their respective schools. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). MIZUNO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA LHE, JUD, FIN  SB2348
HB2049 HD1
DOE; Electronic Smoking Devices; Electronic Smoking Device Products; Confiscation
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes public school teachers and educators to confiscate electronic smoking devices and electronic smoking device products. Requires public schools to coordinate with the appropriate county police departments for the proper disposal of confiscated electronic smoking devices and electronic smoking device products within three months of confiscation. Repeals on 1/1/2023. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Tokioka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) DeCoite voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). MIZUNO, AQUINO, CREAGAN, DECOITE, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER HLT/LHE, JUD, FIN
HB2050 HD1
Keiki Caucus; Temporary Restraining Orders; Injunctions; Protective Orders; Minors
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND INJUNCTIONS.
Clarifies that the effective period of a temporary restraining order, protective order, or injunction restraining any party from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing a minor may extend to a date after the minor has reached 18 years of age. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). MIZUNO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA HSH, JUD, FIN  SB2346
HB2051
Income Tax Credit; Teachers; Classroom Supplies
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides a classroom supplies income tax credit for qualified teachers. Repeals the tax credit on 12/31/2025.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 4 MIZUNO, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, Creagan, DeCoite LHE, FIN  SB2455
HB2052
Keiki Caucus; Safe Haven Law; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SAFE HAVEN LAW.
Requires and appropriates funds for the department of health to engage in a public awareness campaign on the safe haven law in the State.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 4 MIZUNO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, HAR, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, Perruso, Thielen HLT, FIN  SB2352
HB2053
Civil Rights; Internships and Training Programs
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Prohibits discrimination against any individual in selection, termination, terms, or conditions of an internship or training program because of the individual's race, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, or reproductive health decision.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 ELI, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Okimoto, Thielen LAB, JUD, FIN  SB2312
HB2054 HD1 SD1
Employment Practices; Sexual Harassment or Assault; Nondisclosure Agreements; Prohibited
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Prohibits an employer from requiring an employee to enter into a nondisclosure agreement pertaining to sexual harassment or sexual assault. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee for disclosing or discussing sexual harassment or sexual assault. Takes effect upon its approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/19/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. PERRUSO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OKIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Creagan, Eli, Thielen LCA, JDC  SB2313
HB2055
Internet; State Facilities; Filters
RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT OF WIFI AND INTERNET SERVICES.
Requires that all state and state funded facilities have internet computer and wireless access filters to block access to pornography sites.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 OKIMOTO, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, YAMASHITA LAB, JUD, FIN  SB2307
HB2056
Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4 MATSUMOTO, BELATTI, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OKIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA FIN  SB2309
HB2057 HD2
Domestic Violence; Sexual Violence; Victims; Proof of Status
RELATING TO PROOF OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS.
Makes consistent the types of documents accepted as proof of domestic or sexual violence victim status. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to JDC. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA JDC  SB2306
HB2058 HD1
Domestic Abuse; Order to Show Cause Hearing
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Limits the number of continuances a court may grant, absent good cause, for a show cause hearing in domestic abuse cases for temporary restraining orders. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). ICHIYAMA, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura JUD, FIN  SB2305
HB2059
UH; Private Colleges and Universities; Campus Safety and Accountability; Women's Legislative Caucus
RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.
Strengthens campus safety and accountability procedures and protocols, including those relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and related issues, at the University of Hawaii. Takes steps to extend those procedures and protocols to private institutions of higher education in Hawaii.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4 PERRUSO, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura LHE, JUD, FIN  SB2311
HB2060 HD1
Domestic Abuse; TRO; Family Courts
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Provides that family courts may withhold from public inspection any record of a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order; provided that these records shall remain accessible to law enforcement without a court order. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. BELATTI, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OKIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Creagan, Matsumoto, Perruso, San Buenaventura JDC  SB2304
HB2061 HD1 SD1
AG; DHS; Child Support; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Pass Through; Child Support Payments; Study ($)
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Requires the AG and DHS to convene a study group to examine the impacts, costs, and impediments of allowing child support payments to pass through to TANF recipients and submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2021 Regular Session. Effective 12/31/2059. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. WILDBERGER, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, YAMASHITA HMS, JDC/WAM  SB2310
HB2062 HD2
DHS; Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children; Coordinator; Steering Committee; Prevention; Treatment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN.
Establishes a statewide coordinator and program within DHS to address the needs of sexually exploited children. Establishes the commercial sexual exploitation of children steering committee. Requires the steering committees to submit reports to the legislature by July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. ICHIYAMA, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA HMS, JDC/WAM  SB2308
HB2063
Agreements to Arbitrate; Confidentiality Clauses; Sexual Harassment; Ban; Civil Penalties; Liquidated Damages; Time to Review; Revocation
RELATING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
Makes unenforceable confidentiality clauses in employment contracts when an act of sexual harassment or sexual assault is claimed. Allows employees to request confidentiality of a settlement. Establishes civil penalties if an employer requests a confidentiality agreement as part of a legal settlement or arbitrator's award concerning a sexual harassment or sexual assault claim. Establishes a twenty-one day time period for an employee to review a voluntary confidentiality agreement, and a seven-day time period to revoke consent after executing the agreement.
(H) 1/23/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, referral sheet 4 PERRUSO, CREAGAN, GATES, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, TARNAS, THIELEN, WILDBERGER LAB, JUD  SB2314
HB2064 HD1
On-site Early Childhood facilities; Tax credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on-site early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for 1.0 FTE on-site early childhood facility coordinator position. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates excused (1). MATSUMOTO, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OKIMOTO, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, McDermott LHE/LAB, FIN
HB2065 HD1
DAGS; Public Service; State Workers; County Workers; Office Hours; Public Service Office Hours Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICE HOURS.
Establishes the Public Service Office Hours Task Force to study and develop a plan to reduce the number of public employees that commute during hours of peak traffic congestion. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to GVO/TRS, WAM. CULLEN GVO/TRS, WAM
HB2066 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Homebuyer Downpayment Guarantee Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Creates a downpayment guarantee program for certain first-time homebuyers. Creates the loan loss reserve fund subaccount to fund the program. Creates two full time equivalent positions (2.0 FTE) to administer the program. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. CULLEN HOU, WAM
HB2067 HD1
Abuse of Family or Household Member; Penalties; Protective Orders; Enforcement; Pilot Program
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Amends the offense of abuse of family or household members to provide for a lesser included petty misdemeanor offense. Allows a deferred acceptance of guilty plea in cases involving misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse offenses. Requires the judiciary to submit annual reports to the legislature on the number and outcome of abuse of family or household members cases. Sunsets pilot program 6/30/2023. Takes effect 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAN BUENAVENTURA, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HAR, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OKIMOTO, TARNAS, THIELEN, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Perruso JDC, WAM  SB2638
HB2068 HD2
Non-violent Class C Felony; Lack of Fitness to Proceed; Commitment
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Limits the period of DOH commitment for those defendants charged with a non-violent class C felony and found to be unfit to proceed under chapter 704, HRS. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee on CPH deferred the measure. SAN BUENAVENTURA, CREAGAN, HOLT, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, PERRUSO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TODD, McDermott CPH, JDC
HB2069 HD1 SD1
Attorney General; Penal Code; Forfeiture; Civil Assets
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a covered criminal misdemeanor or felony offense. Requires seized property to be forfeited only when the property owner has been convicted of an underlying covered criminal misdemeanor or felony offense. Changes the standard of proof that the State must meet in order for property to be forfeited from "preponderance of the evidence" to "beyond a reasonable doubt". Requires the State to prove that owners consented to or possessed knowledge of the crime that led to the seizure of their property. Requires that the agency seizing the property pay for safe and secure storage of the seized property until the completion of the forfeiture proceeding or final disposition of the property. Directs any proceeds from a civil forfeiture to the general revenue fund for public education purposes. Repeals administrative forfeiture proceedings. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BROWER, CREAGAN, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TODD JDC, WAM
HB2070 HD1
Land; Donations; Tax Deductions
RELATING TO LAND.
Requires counties to develop procedures to accept private donations of land that is damaged or likely to be damaged by natural disasters or climate change. Authorizes taxpayers to receive a charitable income tax deduction for the donations. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). SAN BUENAVENTURA, CACHOLA, CULLEN, HAR, HOLT, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, NAKAMURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE WLH, FIN
HB2071
Legislature; Office of the Legislative Analyst; Fiscal Impact Statements ($)
RELATING TO FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Requires the office of the legislative analyst to create fiscal impact statements for certain bills that have a fiscal impact. Makes an appropriation to the office of the legislative analyst.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD LMG, FIN
HB2072
Initiative; Referendum; Recall (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL.
Amends the state constitution to provide for direct initiative, popular referendum, and recall.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD JUD, FIN
HB2073
Temporary Housing; Affordable Housing; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE TEMPORARY HOUSING.
Allows property owners to temporarily lease space to individuals to camp or otherwise occupy space on the property, so long as no health and safety ordinances are violated.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on HSH/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WARD HSH/HSG, WLH, JUD
HB2074
Tax Credit; High Technology; Department of Defense
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides a tax credit to department of defense high technology contractors that hire workers who are residents of the State.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD LAB, EDB, FIN
HB2075 HD1
Economic Development; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO FILM TAX CREDIT.
Changes the annual rolling cap for the motion picture, digital media and film production income tax credit. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). WARD, HAR, MCDERMOTT, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, SAY, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, Okimoto EDB, FIN
HB2076
Unauthorized Vessels; Grounded Vessels; Abandoned Vessels; Derelict Vessels; Vessel Impoundment; Vessel Auctions; Vessel Disposal; DLNR
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Makes clarifications regarding removal of unauthorized vessels on state property. Makes clarifications regarding the definition of an abandoned vessel. Changes the time limit to claim an unauthorized vessel that is impounded by the department of land and natural resources from thirty days to ten working days. Changes the time limit to claim an abandoned vessel that is impounded by a state or county agency from twenty days to ten working days. Makes abandonment of a vessel on waters of the State or public property a petty misdemeanor. Makes clarifications to auction requirements regarding abandoned vessels. Sets the time limit for a vessel owner or operator to remove unauthorized, abandoned, and grounded vessels at twenty-four hours. Allows DLNR to charge an impound storage fee.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WARD WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2953
HB2077
Chief Entrepreneurial Advisor; Establishment; Office of the Governor
RELATING TO BUSINESS.
Establishes the position of chief entrepreneurial advisor to the governor.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD EDB, FIN
HB2078
Small Business Regulatory Review Board
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT.
Entitles the small business regulatory review board to a separate line item within the budget of the department of business, economic development, and tourism.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WARD EDB, FIN
HB2079
DLNR; Historic Preservation; Review; Private Residence
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Excepts from the definition of historic property any private residence that has not been entered or nominated by the owner of the residence for entry, onto the Hawaii register of historic places.  Clarifies that nothing in chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be construed to require review by the Department of Land and Natural Resources for a private residence fifty or more years old that has not been entered, or nominated by the owner of the residence for entry, onto the Hawaii register of historic places.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD WLH, FIN
HB2080
Manufacturing Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur certain expenses for manufacturing products in Hawaii. Appropriates funds for DBEDT to certify claims for the tax credit.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WARD EDB, FIN
HB2081
Davis Bacon Act; DHHL; Exempt
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Exempts DHHL projects from the Davis Bacon Act.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD, MIZUNO, WILDBERGER LAB, WLH, FIN
HB2082
Marijuana; Public Health; Public Safety; Youth; Protection
RELATING TO MARIJUANA OFFENSES.
Reinstates the protection for the public by repealing the decriminalization of the possession of three grams or less of marijuana and re-establishes the classification of a petty misdemeanor to deter the harm marijuana causes.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD, KONG, OKIMOTO, SAY, McDermott JUD, FIN
HB2083
Education; Short Form
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to education.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, referral sheet 5 WOODSON LHE
HB2084
Learning Centers; Short Form
RELATING TO LEARNING CENTERS.
Short form bill relating to learning centers.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, referral sheet 5 WOODSON LHE
HB2085
Education; Short Form
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to education.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, referral sheet 5 WOODSON LHE
HB2086
Higher Education; Short Form
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to higher education.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, referral sheet 5 WOODSON LHE
HB2087
Higher Education; Short Form
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to higher education.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, referral sheet 5 WOODSON LHE
HB2088 HD1
FAFSA; Graduation Requirement; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a working group to create a state plan to make FAFSA completion a statewide graduation requirement and an opt-out waiver for FAFSA completion by the 2022-2023 school year. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran. WOODSON, BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAY, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, YAMANE, Lowen, San Buenaventura EDU/HRE, WAM  SB2296
HB2089
UH; Mental Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to increase access to mental health services across the University of Hawaii system.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5 WOODSON, BROWER, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MORIKAWA, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, YAMANE LHE, HLT, FIN
HB2090 HD2
UH; Act 39 of 2017; Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the sunset provision of Act 39, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, making permanent the innovation and commercialization initiative program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. WOODSON, BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, SAY, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, San Buenaventura HRE, WAM
HB2091 HD1
Criminal History Record Checks; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Allows the University of Hawaii to conduct criminal history record checks on current or prospective employees, and contractors and their employees, whose duties include ensuring security of campus facilities and persons. Takes effect on July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. WOODSON, BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, San Buenaventura HRE, JDC
HB2092 HD1
Workforce Readiness Program; Adult Community Schools; Public Schools; DOE; DLIR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Establishes within the DOE the workforce readiness program within the adult community schools program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). WOODSON, CACHOLA, GATES, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD LHE, LAB, FIN
HB2093 HD1
DOE; Data Collection; Transparency; Accountability
RELATING TO EDUCATION DATA.
Requires the department of education to establish a standardized data collection process; collect and analyze data relating to, among other things, student discipline, school climate, and student achievement; and annually report certain information to the board of education, legislature, and the public. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates excused (1). WOODSON, BROWER, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, YAMANE, D. Kobayashi LHE, FIN  SB2486
HB2094 HD1
Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Establishes an early childhood educator stipend program to be administered by the executive office on early learning to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2020- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Dela Cruz. WOODSON, BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, YAMANE EDU, WAM
HB2095
CIP; Ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 WOODSON FIN
HB2096 HD1
DOH; Cannabidiol; Laboratory Standards and Testing; Marketing and Labeling
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Regulates cannabidiol under the department of health to be consistent with the Hawaii Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Allows licensees under the industrial hemp pilot program to market their products to the consumer market in a manner that is regulated and tested for safety, purity, and potency. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). MIZUNO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, SAY, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WARD, Belatti, Brower, Creagan, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Takumi HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB2097 HD2 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Retail Dispensaries; Testing Standards; Edible Cannabis Products; Educational and Scientific Information
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to consider processes that may allow cannabis or manufactured cannabis products that fail testing to be remediated. Allows the Department of Health to allow licensed dispensaries to provide educational and scientific information and sponsor events related to medical cannabis. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. MIZUNO, BROWER, CREAGAN, NAKAMURA, TARNAS, THIELEN, San Buenaventura CPH, JDC  SB2024
HB2098 HD2
DHS; Intellectual Disabilities; Developmental Disabilities; Home- and Community-Based Services; Medicaid; Kelii's Law; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires DHS, upon approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to establish and implement a program for providing home- and community-based services to at-risk individuals having intellectual or developmental disabilities who meet certain criteria. Seeks approval, no later than June 30, 2021, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide coverage for services established under the program. Appropriates funds. Effective December 31, 2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, GATES, MCKELVEY, TARNAS, THIELEN HMS, CPH/WAM
HB2099 HD1
Executive Office on Aging; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
Amends the description for the appropriation for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator in Act 127, SLH 2019. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MIZUNO, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, DECOITE, GATES, MCKELVEY, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, WARD CPH/HMS, WAM  SB2102
HB2100 HD1
DCCA; DOH; Dental Assistants; Task Force
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the dental assistant task force within DCCA. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, TARNAS, THIELEN HLT/IAC, CPC
HB2101 HD2
Minors; Circuit Courts; Criminal Proceedings; Sentencing; Nonviolent Offenses
RELATING TO MINORS.
Requires circuit courts to apply special sentencing considerations when sentencing a minor for a nonviolent offense. Allows the circuit courts, in their discretion, to impose a sentence up to fifty per cent shorter than the mandatory minimum or to decline to impose a mandatory enhanced sentence in certain circumstances. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. MIZUNO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, TARNAS, Brower, Gates, McKelvey, San Buenaventura HMS, JDC
HB2102 HD1
Hemp Products; Cannabidiol; Cosmetics; Label; Manufacture; Sale; Prohibition; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
RELATING TO HEMP PRODUCTS.
Requires labels on hemp products. Prohibits unwarranted health-related statements about hemp products. Establishes standards for hemp product manufacturers. Prohibits the manufacture or sale of any food into which a hemp product has been added. Prohibits the sale of hemp products designed to appeal to children. Establishes that a product shall not be considered adulterated or misbranded solely by the inclusion of hemp with certain exceptions. Clarifies that a licensed medical cannabis dispensary is not prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, or selling products that contain hemp, or cannabinoids, extracts, or derivatives from hemp, subject to certain conditions. Prohibits the sale of hemp products to persons under twenty-one years of age. Requires DOH to report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. Sunsets 6/30/2023. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPH were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) S. Chang, Ruderman, L. Thielen, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Nishihara. MIZUNO, CULLEN, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, TARNAS, WARD, Brower CPH, JDC/WAM
HB2103
Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HURRICANE RESERVE TRUST FUND.
Makes an appropriation to the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 MIZUNO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, GATES, LOWEN, LUKE, OKIMOTO, THIELEN, WARD FIN
HB2104
Cannabis; Legalization; Advisory Referendum
RELATING TO AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM ON CANNABIS IN HAWAII.
Requires an advisory referendum consisting of a question to be placed on the ballot for the general election of 2020 on whether the electorate wishes the State to legalize the sale and use of recreational cannabis in Hawaii.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 MIZUNO, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, GATES, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, Tokioka JUD, FIN
HB2105 HD1
Physicians; Collective Mediation; Health Benefit Plans; Attorney General; Study
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE MEDIATION BY PHYSICIANS.
Requires the department of the attorney general to conduct a feasibility study on whether the legislature may authorize competing physicians to engage in collective mediation with health benefit plans. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). MIZUNO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, San Buenaventura HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2540
HB2106 HD1
University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; Conversion of Cesspools; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a pilot program for an economically feasible solution for the conversion of cesspools in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO, CACHOLA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, Brower, Lowen, Nakamura HLT, EEP, FIN
HB2107
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
Makes an appropriation to the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 MIZUNO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, LUKE, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, THIELEN, WARD, Brower, San Buenaventura FIN
HB2108 HD1
All-payer Healthcare; DOH; DHS; Insurance Commissioner; Study ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires DOH, in conjunction with DHS and the insurance commissioner, to conduct a study determining the feasibility of establishing an all-payer health care pilot program in a county with a population greater than 500,000. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). MIZUNO, BROWER, DECOITE, GATES, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, TARNAS HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2980
HB2109
Penalties; Assault; Burglary; Criminal Property Damage; Theft
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Increases certain penalties for the crimes of assault, burglary, criminal property damage, and theft by one grade.
(H) 2/13/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HAR, C. LEE, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, OKIMOTO, SAY, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, McKelvey JUD
HB2110 HD1 SD1
Care Facilities; Uncertified Facilities; Unlicensed Facilities; Enforcement; Complaint Allegations
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Clarifies the group of professionals who are prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility. Repeals landlord exclusion. Requires the Department of Health to triage complaint allegations based to severity for inspections of care facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MIZUNO, AQUINO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, HAR, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WARD, San Buenaventura CPH, WAM
HB2111 HD1
Keiki Caucus; Incarcerated Parents; Pilot Visitation Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILY OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
Requires the department of human services to work with the department of public safety to establish a pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa correctional facility. Makes an appropriation. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). MIZUNO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, Perruso HSH/PVM, FIN  SB2345
HB2112 HD1
Kauhale Pilot Program; Homelessness; Lieutenant Governor; Working Group; Study
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene a working group to examine the feasibility of establishing and implementing a kauhale pilot program based on specified criteria to provide shelter and other services to homeless individuals in the State and to submit a report of the working group's findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2021. Takes effect on December 31, 2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Okimoto, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). MIZUNO, AQUINO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, LOWEN, TARNAS, WARD, Nakamura, San Buenaventura HSH/HSG, FIN  SB2442
HB2113
Hawaii Medical Board; Intersex Minors; Unnecessary Surgery; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits medically unnecessary treatment or intervention on the sex characteristics of persons born with variations in their physical sex characteristics who are under the age of 18. Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to adopt rules to determine which treatments and interventions are medically necessary.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER HLT, JUD, FIN
HB2114
Pesticides; Annual Report; Fines
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to prepare and submit an annual report concerning pesticide use. Increases fines for pesticide use violations.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. C. LEE, CREAGAN, ELI, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER, Nakamura AGR, JUD, FIN
HB2115 HD1
Asbestos; Single Family Residences; Report
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a report on asbestos exposure in single family residences and on the number of incidences of residential asbestos exposure in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). C. LEE, ELI, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER, D. Kobayashi, Nakashima WLH, CPC, FIN  SB2937
HB2116
Housing; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Retaliatory Evictions; Damages
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Specifies that the amount of damages recoverable by a tenant subjected to an unlawful retaliatory eviction is equal to 2 months' rent.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, ELI, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAIKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER, Brower, D. Kobayashi CPC/JUD, FIN
HB2117 HD1
Homeless Employment Grant Program; Homelessness Programs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a 3-year homeless employment grant program that provides homeless individuals with work opportunities and connects them with service providers. Requires the DHS to submit a report on the progress of the grant program. Requires DHS to submit a report on the progress of homelessness programs. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). C. LEE, ELI, HAR, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER, San Buenaventura HSH, JUD, FIN
HB2118
Antitrust; Monopolies; Counties; Suits
RELATING TO ANTITRUST.
Clarifies that the corporation counsel or county attorney of a county may file suit to recover damages under Hawaii's antitrust laws or any comparable provisions of federal law.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, BROWER, ELI, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, KONG, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAIKI, WILDBERGER, D. Kobayashi, San Buenaventura JUD, FIN
HB2119 HD2
Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Affirmative Opt-out
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a motor vehicle driver's license or identification card to be automatically registered to vote unless the applicant affirmatively declines. Allows an applicant to affirmatively decline to have any of the applicant's information electronically transmitted. Authorizes access to and electronic transmission of databases maintained or operated by the counties or the department of transportation containing driver's license or identification card information to election officials and the online voter registration system. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). C. LEE, HOLT, KONG, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, SAIKI, WILDBERGER, Eli, Nakashima, San Buenaventura TRN, JUD, FIN  SB2005
HB2120 HD2
State Ethics Code; Conflicts of Interests; Legislators
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Amends certain parts of the conflicts of interests law of the state ethics code to include members of the legislature. Clarifies that the conflicts of interests law does not prohibit a legislator from introducing legislation, serving on a committee, making statements, or taking action in the exercise of their legislative functions. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, CULLEN, HOLT, JOHANSON, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER, Brower, Eli JDC
HB2121
Elections; Ranked Choice Voting
RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
Establishes ranked choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. C. LEE, CULLEN, HOLT, JOHANSON, LUKE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAIKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER, Eli, Perruso JUD, FIN  SB2006
HB2122
Promoting the Prostitution of a Minor; Criminal Offense; Penal Code
RELATING TO SEX OFFENSES.
Imposes a criminal penalty on any parent, guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor that offers or agrees for consideration for the purpose of another person having sexual conduct with the minor. Imposes a criminal penalty on any person that entices a parent, guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor by electronic means for the purposes of having sexual conduct with the minor.
(H) 2/13/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura JUD, FIN
HB2123 HD1
Sexual Harassment; Legal Settlements; Employers; Reporting Requirements
RELATING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
Requires employers that employee 50 or more employees to file regular reports with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) on legal settlements regarding sexual harassment. Requires HCRC to publish the reports containing employers' legal settlements in an annual report that is accessible to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). C. LEE, ELI, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER JUD, FIN  SB3092
HB2124 HD1 SD1
Ethics; Officials; Employees; Executive; Legislative; Judiciary
RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS.
Prohibits certain former State employees from representing certain interests in a legislative or administrative action before the State for twelve months after the termination of their employment. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/15/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. C. LEE, BROWER, ELI, HOLT, JOHANSON, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER GVO, JDC
HB2125 HD2
State Ethics Code; State Ethics Commission; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission
RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
Makes various amendments to the State Ethics Code. Repeals exemption from certain financial disclosure requirements granted to members of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, ELI, JOHANSON, KONG, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER, Brower JDC
HB2126
Voter Preregistration or Registration; DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Opt Out
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Establishes a process, beginning on January 1, 2021, for preregistering or registering public school- and charter school-enrolled students to vote.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. C. LEE, CULLEN, ELI, HOLT, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER JUD, FIN
HB2127 HD1
Marriage; License to Solemnize; Repeal
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Repeals the requirement that a marriage must be solemnized. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). C. LEE, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER JUD, FIN
HB2128 HD2
Elections; Voting by Mail; Voter Preregistration or Registration; DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Ranked Choice Voting; State Senate; State House of Representatives; Vacancies
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Makes housekeeping amendments to Hawaii's elections laws to clarify and improve the administration of elections by mail. Establishes a process, beginning on January 1, 2021, for preregistering or registering public school- and charter school-enrolled students to vote. Establishes ranked choice voting for special federal elections, special elections for vacant state senate or state house of representatives seats, and special elections for vacant county council seats. Amends filing deadlines for candidates attempting to fill vacant state senate seats. Effective 7/1/2030. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, CREAGAN, CULLEN, ELI, HOLT, KONG, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER JDC, WAM
HB2129
Afforestation; Reforestation; Soil Carbon Sequestration; Local Organic Food Production; Reporting
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Authorizes the agricultural development and food security special fund to be used to award grants to individuals proposing to engage in afforestation, reforestation, soil carbon sequestration, or local organic plant food production in the State. Requires the department of agriculture to submit a listing of grants and amounts granted to persons who engaged in afforestation, reforestation, soil carbon sequestration, or local organic plant food production in the State.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. C. LEE, CREAGAN, ELI, LOWEN, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER AGR, EEP, FIN  SB2757
HB2130
Veterinarians; Good Samaritan Protection; Report; Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; Dog Fighting; Animal Abuse; Civil Liability Immunity
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Provides veterinarians who provide emergency care to an animal immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Provides veterinarians who render emergency treatment when there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship, immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Requires veterinarians to report to law enforcement events of animal injury, death, or abuse where there is reasonable cause to believe that it relates to dog fighting or animal abuse and gives veterinarians immunity for civil liability for making the reports.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, ELI, KITAGAWA, KONG, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER AGR, JUD, FIN
HB2131
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Right to Farm Act; Agricultural Districts; Community Associations
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Prohibits community associations from adapting any rule over residential agricultural lands that restricts the use of that land for agricultural purposes.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR/WLH, CPC, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, ELI, HOLT, KONG, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER AGR/WLH, CPC
HB2132 HD1
DLNR; Ocean Recreation and Coastal Areas; Water Sports Equipment Decal Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes a water sports equipment decal program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). MCKELVEY, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, QUINLAN, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER, McDermott WLH, CPC, FIN
HB2133
Economic Diversification; Short Form
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION.
Short form bill relating to economic diversification.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY EDB
HB2134
Cybersecurity; Short Form
RELATING TO CYBERSECURITY.
Short form bill relating to cybersecurity.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY EDB
HB2135
Job Creation; Short Form
RELATING TO JOB CREATION.
Short form bill relating to job creation.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY EDB
HB2136
Investment; Short Form
RELATING TO INVESTMENT.
Short form bill relating to investment.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY EDB
HB2137
Economic Development; Short Form
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to economic development.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY EDB
HB2138 HD1
Income Tax; Tax Credit for Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Amends the aggregate cap amount of the tax credit for research activities. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to WAM. MCKELVEY, HOLT, KITAGAWA, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCDERMOTT, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, TARNAS, WARD, WOODSON, Nakashima WAM  SB2545
HB2139 HD1
HTDC; Manufacturing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to support the programs of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MCKELVEY, KITAGAWA, KONG, C. LEE, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, WARD, WOODSON, McDermott TEC, WAM
HB2140 HD1
DBEDT; Investment in Innovative Technologies Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVESTMENT IN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement an investment in innovative technologies plan to support the advancement of innovative technologies in the areas of energy, transportation, agriculture, and water. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EET/TEC, WAM. MCKELVEY, GATES, HOLT, KITAGAWA, TARNAS, WARD, WILDBERGER, Okimoto, Woodson EET/TEC, WAM
HB2141 HD1
DOH; Working Group; Disabled Persons; Accessible Parking Spaces; Study
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Requires the DOH to convene a working group to examine increasing the number of accessible parking stalls based on various cost versus need factors. Requires DOH to report to the legislature prior to the 2021 regular session. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). HASHEM (Introduced by request of another party) HSH, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB2142
Airports; Transportation; Aircraft; Permits
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Limits the square footage occupied at any state airport by permitted tour aircraft not in flight to an unspecified number of square feet.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5 THIELEN, CREAGAN, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, NAKASHIMA, SAIKI, WARD, WILDBERGER, Brower, McKelvey, Nakamura, San Buenaventura TRN, FIN  SB3154
HB2143
Department of Transportation; Airports; Transportation; Aircraft; Permits; Emergencies
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits tour aircraft operations from taking off or landing within this State, except at an airport under the State's control and with a permit, or as necessary for any emergency.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN/TIA,JUD,FIN, referral sheet 5 THIELEN, CREAGAN, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, WILDBERGER, Brower, McKelvey, San Buenaventura TRN/TIA, JUD, FIN
HB2144
Public Education; Funding; Income Tax; Quality Education Special Fund
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Establishes the quality education special fund to supplement education programs and to be funded by increases to the income tax of corporations and high earning taxpayers.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 PERRUSO, BROWER, HAR, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, Takumi LHE, FIN
HB2145
DOE; BOE; Special Education; Weighted Student Formula
RELATING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to consider the severity of the disability of each student in the weighted student formula for determining the allocation of funds and staff positions.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 PERRUSO, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, HAR, HOLT, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, Onishi LHE, FIN
HB2146
Education; Class Size; Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes limits on class sizes for public elementary and secondary schools, excluding charter schools and classes for instruction in band, choir, orchestra, or theater.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 PERRUSO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, HAR, ICHIYAMA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, Brower, McDermott, Nishimoto, San Buenaventura LHE, FIN
HB2147
Standardized Testing; Opt Out
RELATING TO STANDARDIZED TESTING.
Limits DOE to administering only those standardized tests required by federal law. Requires DOE to provide notice to students and parents or guardians of the opportunity to opt out of standardized tests.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 PERRUSO, ICHIYAMA, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WARD, Brower, Creagan, Har, Nishimoto, San Buenaventura LHE/LAB, FIN
HB2148 HD1 SD1
Family Leave; Grandchildren; Sibling; Child Care
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Extends Hawaii family leave to include care for employees' grandchildren. Defines "sibling". Takes effect on 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/19/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KITAGAWA, BROWER, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, QUINLAN, Yamashita LCA, WAM
HB2149 HD1
Home Schooling; High School; Individual Sports; Participation
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL SPORTS.
Allows home-schooled, high school-age students to participate as unattached competitors in individual sports available to the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. KITAGAWA, ELI, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, D. KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OHNO, OKIMOTO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, WOODSON EDU, WAM
HB2150 HD1
DOE; Small Schools; Teacher Per Grade Level; Requirement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the DOE to employ at least one full-time equivalent teacher for each grade level that has five or more students in grades kindergarten through six in each public school with a student enrollment of one hundred fifty or less students, excluding charter schools, beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. KITAGAWA, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, D. KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, WOODSON EDU, WAM
HB2151 HD1 SD1
Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
Establishes a cesspool compliance pilot grant project to assist low- and moderate-income property owners with the costs of upgrading or converting a cesspool. Applies to cesspools identified as failing by the Department of Health. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KITAGAWA, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, MCDERMOTT, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Lowen AEN, WAM  SB2378
HB2152 HD2 SD1
Lights; Vehicles; Traffic Violations
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Requires additional circumstances under which every motor vehicle, including motorcycles, motor scooters, electric foot scooters, and motorized bicycles, moving on any public highway in the State must display its lighted head lamps. Effective upon approval. (SD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. KITAGAWA, AQUINO, BROWER, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, WOODSON TRS, JDC
HB2153
Electricity; Electric Utilities; Portfolio Standards; Greenhouse Gas Neutral; PUC
RELATING TO PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUELS.
Requires electric utility companies to have a greenhouse gas neutral electricity portfolio by 12/31/2029. Requires the public utilities commission to evaluate the progress of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality and impose penalties for failure to meet the portfolio standard.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 WILDBERGER, CREAGAN, PERRUSO, Har, Lowen, McKelvey EEP, CPC, FIN  SB3082
HB2154
Aquatic Life; Harvesting; Commercial Aquarium Purposes
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits all harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on EEP/WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WILDBERGER, CREAGAN, ELI, JOHANSON, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, PERRUSO, SAIKI, TODD, San Buenaventura EEP/WLH, JUD, FIN
HB2155 HD1
DOH; Office of Solid Waste Management; Recycling; Composting; Sustainability; Environmental Management; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Requires residential and commercial solid waste be separated by source and processed at appropriate facilities. Requires each county to submit a revised integrated solid waste management plan by 1/1/2021. Establishes a 2030 waste stream reduction goal. Appropriates funds to the counties for solid waste management programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. WILDBERGER, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, SAY, Creagan, B. Kobayashi AEN/PSM, WAM  SB3084
HB2156
Locally Produced, Organic Food; Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED, ORGANIC FOOD.
Establishes an income tax credit for locally produced, organic food. Exempts locally produced, organic food from the general excise tax.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WILDBERGER, CREAGAN, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, THIELEN AGR, FIN  SB3081
HB2157
Corporations; Business Entities; High Managerial Agent; Felony; Misdemeanor; Dissolution; Cancellation; Revocation
RELATING TO PENAL LIABILITY FOR BUSINESS ENTITIES.
Requires a court to order the charter of a corporation forfeited and the certificate authorizing a foreign corporation to do business in the State revoked upon a felony or misdemeanor conviction of the corporation or its high managerial agent that is related to its business affairs. Repeals the requirement for findings for a court to order forfeiture of a charter or revocation of a certificate. Requires similar penalties for various partnership entities and limited liability companies and their foreign counterparts convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. Permits the winding up of the business.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to EDB, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 9 WILDBERGER, CREAGAN, B. KOBAYASHI, PERRUSO, THIELEN, McKelvey, San Buenaventura EDB, CPC, JUD  SB3046
HB2158
Agricultural Cooperatives; UH Manoa; Extension Agent; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish 1 permanent FTE extension agent at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 9 CREAGAN, CACHOLA, DECOITE, PERRUSO, THIELEN LHE, FIN
HB2159
Ornamental Ginger; UH; CTAHR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for research and prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CREAGAN, CACHOLA, PERRUSO, TARNAS LHE, FIN  SB2784
HB2160 HD1
Soil Health; Forestry; Plant; State Tree Nursery Special Fund; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FORESTRY.
Establishes a fund and appropriates funds to increase the existing plant stocks, invest in public outreach and renovate the equipment and facilities of the state tree nursery. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). CREAGAN, CACHOLA, DECOITE, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN WLH, FIN  SB2531
HB2161 HD2
Condominiums; Declarations; Amendments; Board of Directors; Solar Energy Devices
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies that all condominiums may amend their declarations by the vote or written consent of owners representing at least sixty-seven per cent of the common interest, unless amended by the unit owners to require a higher percentage. Clarifies provisions concerning the installation of solar energy devices on common elements or limited common elements. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA CPH, JDC  SB3043
HB2162 HD2
Predatory Towing; Towing; Abandoned Vehicles; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices
RELATING TO TOWING.
Clarifies the fees tow companies may charge. Clarifies the duties of tow companies when vehicle owners arrive on the scene while their vehicles are in the process of being hooked up. Requires tow and storage companies to accept credit cards. Subjects violations of the towing statute to the penalties and remedies under the State's unfair or deceptive acts or practices law. Adds definitions for clarity. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 5/15/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. TAKUMI TRS/CPH, JDC  SB2639
HB2163
Veterinary Medicine; Animal Cruelty; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Prohibit an animal's owner, and the owner's employees, from performing any surgical procedure, including surgical birth, ear cropping, tail docking, or debarking, without being licensed as a veterinarian. Makes it a class C felony to intentionally or knowingly perform any surgical procedure, including surgical birth, ear cropping, tail docking, or debarking, on a pet animal by any person who is not licensed as a veterinarian. Specifies that accepted veterinary practices and cropping or docking as customarily practiced shall not be considered cruelty to animals in the first degree if performed by a licensed veterinarian. Adds the use of castration bands to neuter pet animals to the offense of cruelty to animals in the second degree.
(H) 2/3/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-05-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. TAKUMI AGR, JUD
HB2164
Condominiums; Voting; Enforcement
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Makes violations of voting requirements for elections of a condominium association subject to the enforcement powers of the Real Estate Commission.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5 TAKUMI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, JUD  SB2419
HB2165
Condominiums; Voting; Managing Agents
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires managing agents of condominiums to confirm the eligibility of candidates for board elections and the authority of proxy assignments.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5 TAKUMI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, JUD  SB2418
HB2166
UH; University Laboratory School; Enrollment Policy
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SCHOOL.
Makes permanent the law exempting the University Laboratory School from the public charter school enrollment policy so that it may conform its student enrollment profile to the standard prescribed by the University of Hawaii college of education in order to meet college's research requirements.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. D. KOBAYASHI, B. KOBAYASHI, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, Cabanilla Arakawa, DeCoite, Eli, Morikawa, Takumi LHE, FIN
HB2167 HD1
HDOA; Sustainable Agriculture; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a three year cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to one hundred per cent cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for acquiring cover crop seeds or green manure. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the department of agriculture to administer the program. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to AEN, WAM. D. KOBAYASHI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, WAM  SB2704
HB2168
Hawaii National Guard; Terms for Release from State Control; Active Duty Combat
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Prohibits the Hawaii National Guard from being released from the State into active duty combat unless the United States Congress passes an official declaration of war or takes an official action pursuant to its constitutional powers to call the National Guard to execute the laws of the union, repel an invasion, or suppress an insurrection. Requires the Governor to take any action necessary to comply with those requirements.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to PVM, JUD, referral sheet 5 D. KOBAYASHI (Introduced by request of another party) PVM, JUD
HB2169 HD1
Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii; Candidate Advisory Council; Office of the Governor
RELATING TO THE REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Transfers the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii from the University of Hawaii to the office of the governor. Amends other provisions relating to the candidate advisory council. Takes effect 7/1/2050. Sunsets 6/30/2024. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. D. KOBAYASHI, MORIKAWA, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, Okimoto LHE, JUD, FIN  SB2572
HB2170 HD1
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Meetings; Public Access
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.
Requires all public meetings of the Board of Regents to be recorded in digital video format, webcast live, and archived and made available to the public. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). D. KOBAYASHI, DECOITE, JOHANSON, MORIKAWA, OHNO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS LHE, JUD, FIN  SB2573
HB2171
Electric Foot Scooters; Regulation
RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
Establishes a framework for the regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties. Amends definitions of "moped" to exclude electric foot scooters.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 5 AQUINO TRN, JUD  SB2995
HB2172
DOT; Transportation; Commercial Driver's Licenses; Conformity with Federal Law
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE QUALIFICATION STANDARDS.
Conforms Hawaii law relating to commercial driver's licenses with federal regulations by removing the provision requiring the Director of Transportation to adopt rules to establish a screening process for granting intrastate waivers to persons who are not physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle due to a medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Corrects certain citations to federal regulations.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 5 AQUINO TRN, CPC/JUD
HB2173 HD1
Ignition Interlock Devices; Sentencing
RELATING TO IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES.
Requires consecutive terms of imprisonment for anyone convicted as a repeat or habitual offender if arising from same conduct as conviction for operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device. Requires any person operating a vehicle with an ignition interlock to have government issued identification in their immediate possession. Extends the lookback period under provisions relating to ignition interlock requirements from five to ten years. Expands the offense of circumventing or tampering with an ignition interlock to include obscuring the camera lens. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to TRS, JDC. AQUINO TRS, JDC  SB2329
HB2174 HD2
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Highly Intoxicated Driver; Penalties
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Defines "highly intoxicated driver". Provides the evidentiary standard for establishing that a person was a "highly intoxicated driver". Requires that ignition interlock devices be installed and maintained on one or more vehicles registered to and all vehicles operated by anyone convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, during the applicable period of license revocation. Increases the license revocation period ordered by the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office and extends the applicable lookback periods from five to ten years. Establishes higher penalties for a highly intoxicated driver operating a vehicle. Establishes higher penalties for offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/11/2020- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. AQUINO TRS/PSM, JDC  SB2330
HB2175
Department of Transportation; Traffic; Highway Safety; Automated Speed Enforcement Task Force; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes an automated speed enforcement task force. Establishes the automated speed enforcement systems program, effective 7/1/2021. Authorizes the State or counties to administer the program. Requires fines collected for violations on a county highway to be expended for the operation of the program. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 AQUINO TRN, JUD, FIN
HB2176 HD1
DLNR; Shoreline Remediation; Sand Island State Recreation Area; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAND ISLAND.
Requires DLNR to conduct shoreline remediation at the Sand Island state recreation area. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. CACHOLA, AQUINO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KONG, MIZUNO, OHNO WTL, WAM
HB2177 HD1
Childhood Sexual Abuse; Civil Actions; Statute of Limitations; Remedies
RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
Amends statutory limitations on the time period in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil suit. Allows punitive damages up to two times the amount of compensatory damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures, if deemed appropriate. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. THIELEN, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, HAR, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, MIZUNO, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER JDC  SB2316
HB2178
Department of Health; Noise Pollution; Noise Control; Excessive Noise; Exhaust Pipes; Mufflers; Violations; Penalties
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Prohibits the playing of music above a certain decibel level on public property or from certain vehicles on a public street, highway, or public space. Increases penalties for noisy muffler or exhaust system violations for motorcycles, mopeds, and motor vehicles.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 5 NISHIMOTO TRN, JUD
HB2179
Child Custody; Shared Parenting
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Amends provisions relating to the award of child custody to ensure the maximum inclusion of both parents in the raising of the child, unless not in the child's best interests.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, referral sheet 5 NISHIMOTO HSH, JUD
HB2180
UH; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for ornamental and landscaping entomologist specialist, plant pathologist extension agent, and pesticide specialist positions.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MORIKAWA, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TODD, Yamashita LHE, FIN  SB2736
HB2181 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Small Agricultural Equipment; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MORIKAWA, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, HOLT, KITAGAWA, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TODD, YAMASHITA AEN, WAM  SB2711
HB2182
Public Private Partnership; HHFDC; Low Income Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Allows the HHFDC to enter into public private partnerships with private sector entities to build affordable housing and reserves a portion of the housing units for the exclusive use of the employees of the private sector entity partner.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, KONG, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HSG, FIN  SB2550
HB2183 HD2 SD1
Affordable Rental Housing; Housing Loan and Mortgage Program ($)
RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.
Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization ceiling amount to continue financing affordable rental housing statewide. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. BROWER, CACHOLA, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Hashimoto, B. Kobayashi HOU, WAM
HB2184
Historic Preservation; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the threshold for when a building, structure, object, district, area, or site, including heiau and underwater site, is considered historic property from over fifty years old to seventy-five years or older.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 BROWER, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA, Cachola, D. Kobayashi WLH, FIN
HB2185
School Impact Fees; Legislative Approval; Concurrent Resolution; DOE
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Requires school impact fees proposed by the department of education to first be adopted by concurrent resolution.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 BROWER, CACHOLA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOWEN, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKUMI, TODD, Johanson, San Buenaventura LHE, FIN
HB2186 HD1
PUC; Public Utility; High-voltage Electric Transmission Lines; Electric Transmission Systems
RELATING TO THE UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
Eliminates the requirement for a public utility to seek PUC approval for the underground construction of high-voltage electric transmission lines if certain conditions are met. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). BROWER, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, B. Kobayashi, McKelvey EEP, CPC, FIN
HB2187
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Repairs Costs; Tenant-Caused Property Damage; Trust Fund
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Allows a court to order a tenant to deposit the amount of claimed damages into the court at the request of the landlord or landlord's agent in certain court proceedings. Distributes funds consistent with a judgment.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5 B. KOBAYASHI CPC, JUD
HB2188 HD1
Wind Energy Facilities; Wind Turbines; Setback; Study; Health Effects; Appropriation
RELATING TO WIND ENERGY FACILITIES.
Establishes a one-mile setback from the nearest existing farm dwelling or residential dwelling unit for certain wind energy facilities in agricultural districts. Requires a study on the effects of noise production by wind energy facilities on the health of residents and students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on EET recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EET were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Taniguchi, J.Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye. QUINLAN, BROWER, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TAKAYAMA, San Buenaventura EET, WAM  SB2558
HB2189
HDOA; Agricultural Theft Enforcement Program; Agricultural Theft Enforcement Special Fund; Law Enforcement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the agricultural theft enforcement program and agricultural theft enforcement special fund within the Department of Agriculture. Authorizes the Board of Agriculture and agricultural theft enforcement officers to exercise police powers. Extends to the agricultural theft enforcement program the applicability of certain statutory provisions relating to the law enforcement officer independent review board; possession of electric guns; the law enforcement standards board; emergency vehicles; and worker's compensation for volunteer emergency response personnel. Authorizes the use of funds in the agricultural development and food security special fund for protection of agricultural resources. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN, HOLT, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, YAMANE, San Buenaventura AGR, JUD, FIN  SB2282
HB2190 HD1
HDOA; Agricultural Enterprises; Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure or improvements on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes the agricultural enterprise program. Establishes the Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). QUINLAN, HOLT, San Buenaventura AGR, JUD, FIN  SB2708
HB2191 HD1
BLNR; Public Lands; Lease Extension; Development Agreement
RELATING TO LEASE EXTENSIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend certain leases of public lands for commercial, industrial, resort, or government use upon approval of a proposed development agreement to make substantial improvements to the existing improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. Sunsets on 6/30/2025. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TODD WTL, JDC/WAM  SB2807
HB2192 HD1
Agricultural Structures; Building Permit and Code Exemptions; Structure Size Limitations
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Increases the maximum area for each agricultural shade cloth structure, cold frame, and greenhouse that could qualify the structure for an exemption from building permit and building code requirements. Effective July 31, 2150. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TARNAS, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, HOLT, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TODD AEN/PSM
HB2193 HD1
Wildlife; Habitat Conservation Plans
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Requires all habitat conservation plans to include an agreement for plan participants to enter into and maintain an annual service contract with a stand-by and response facility available to provide emergency medical and rehabilitation services to native wildlife affected by activities undertaken within the plan area. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. TARNAS, LOWEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE AEN, WAM
HB2194
Coastal Zone Management; Coastal Hazards; Special Management Areas; Shoreline Areas; Variances
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Defines "coastal hazards" and "beaches" and includes specific references to "coastal dunes" to clarify CZM policies in chapter 205A, HRS, including special management areas, shoreline setbacks, and variances.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on EEP/WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. TARNAS, LOWEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE EEP/WLH, FIN
HB2195 HD1
Condominiums; Developers; Annual Report; Homeowner
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Provides that any unit in a development that consists of not more than two units; is occupied as the principal place of residence of the developer, its successor, or assign; and for which the initial sale of the other unit has been completed, shall be considered sold for purposes of satisfying a developer's annual report requirement. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TARNAS, LOWEN, TODD, WILDBERGER CPH, WAM
HB2196 HD1
Water Quality; Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems; DOH; UH Water Resources Research Center; UH Sea Grant College Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Establishes reporting requirements for onsite sewage disposal system (OSDS) servicers. Appropriates funds for UH sea grant college program, in collaboration with DOH, to conduct community outreach regarding OSDS. Appropriates funds for UH water resources research center, in collaboration with DOH, to research the most cost-effective way to upgrade or convert cesspools. Requires and appropriates funds for the cesspool conversion working group to compile an updated database of OSDS statewide. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TARNAS, LOWEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE HRE/AEN, WAM
HB2197 HD1
DOA; Task Force; Glyphosate
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a glyphosate task force to assess the impact of glyphosate on Hawaii's natural environment, human health, and agriculture. Takes effect on 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). CREAGAN, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, HAR, LOWEN, ONISHI, PERRUSO, WILDBERGER AGR, FIN
HB2198
Agricultural Lands; Bed and Breakfast Accommodations; Land Classification; Land Use
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Allows bed and breakfast accommodations on class C, D, E, or U agricultural lands in a county with an area greater than 4,000 square miles.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR/WLH/TIA, FIN, referral sheet 5 CREAGAN, CACHOLA, Perruso AGR/WLH/TIA, FIN
HB2199
Highways; Jurisdiction; Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Establishes an old government roads commission to address the issue of jurisdiction between the State and the counties over disputed roads. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 CABANILLA ARAKAWA TRN, JUD, FIN  SB2332
HB2200 HD1 SD1
State Executive Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and makes additional appropriations for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 to fund the operations of executive branch agencies and programs. (SD1)
(H) 5/21/2020- Transmitted to Governor. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM  SB2075
HB2201 HD1
Massage Therapists; Licensing; License Renewal; Internet Advertising
RELATING TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS.
Requires the Board of Massage Therapy to adopt rules to set qualifications for license and licensure renewal. Prohibits advertising as a massage therapist without a valid massage therapy license or from using advertisements on the internet and social media platforms that depict the human form other than hands, wrists, and forearms. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on IAC with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). CABANILLA ARAKAWA, MIZUNO HLT, IAC, CPC
HB2202 HD1
Cemetery Authority Exemption; Churches; Exempted Entities
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Clarifies that churches granted an exemption from the state laws governing cemeteries and funeral trusts are exempt from all requirements. Allows the director of commerce and consumer affairs to impose any statutory requirement upon an exempt cemetery authority by order. Clarifies that an entity exempt as a church under federal tax law is considered a church for purposes of exemption. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH. ELI, CULLEN, OKIMOTO, McDermott CPH  SB3130
HB2203 HD1
DOE; Schools; Discipline; Data; Reporting
RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Requires the department of education to track and publish the use of all exclusionary discipline disaggregated by student subgroup. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/11/2020- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC. ELI EDU, JDC  SB2578
HB2204
DOE; Athletics; Football; Helmets; Recertification; Reconditioning; Football Helmet Recertification Special Fund; Fines
RELATING TO SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Requires Department of Education school football programs to ensure that each non-new football helmet used in a football program is reconditioned and recertified at least once every 2 years. Establishes fines and other penalties for failure to properly recertify football helmets. Establishes the football helmet recertification special fund.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ELI, TODD LHE, FIN  SB2271
HB2205
Forest Biomass; Energy Production; Renewable Feedstocks
RELATING TO REFORESTATION.
Amends and clarifies "renewable feedstocks" to conform with federal statutes and the Environmental Protection Agency's directive.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5 ELI, TODD EEP, FIN  SB2579
HB2206
Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses; Motor Vehicle Salesperson Licenses; Suspension; Revocation; Denial of Issuance or Renewal; Failure to Return; Conditional Financing
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Clarifies that a motor vehicle dealer or salesperson license may be suspended, revoked, or denied if the dealer or salesperson withholds the return of a buyer's downpayment or trade-in when the buyer's motor vehicle purchase or lease agreement is contingent upon financing of the purchase, and pursuant to the financing or credit application signed at the time of purchase, the buyer was unable to qualify.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to IAC, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5 ELI IAC, CPC, JUD  SB2269
HB2207 HD1
Land Use Study; Coastal Zone Management; Transportation; State Highways; Office of Planning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the office of planning to conduct a land use study for Hauula, Oahu, that assesses the viability and cost of maintaining the transit corridor. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, TARNAS WTL, WAM
HB2208
DHHL; Affordable Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to DHHL for the acquisition of land to be developed by DHHL for affordable housing units.
(S) 3/12/2020- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Nishihara. YAMANE, LUKE, YAMASHITA HWN/WTL, WAM
HB2209 HD1
Iolani Palace; Repair; Restoration; Maintenance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.
Appropriates funds for repair, restoration, and maintenance of Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to conduct a structural and electrical survey of Iolani Place and submit to the legislature a five- to ten-year working plan for Iolani Palace to proceed with repair, restoration, and maintenance work on the property. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMANE LCA, WAM
HB2210 HD1
Office of Planning; Business Climate Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PLANNING.
Appropriates funds for the Office of Planning to conduct a business climate report. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, GATES, HOLT, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA EDB, FIN
HB2211 HD1
Commercial Marine Licenses; Commercial Marine Vessel Licenses; Charter Services
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MARINE LICENSES.
Requires the DLNR to issue commercial marine licenses. Provides that a single commercial marine vessel license satisfies the licensure requirement for all persons aboard the licensed vessel. Requires any person who provides fishing charter services to obtain a commercial marine license. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA WTL, WAM
HB2212
State Departments; DLNR; Gaming and Fishing Resources; Conservation; Sustainability; Food Security; Rules and Procedures; Report
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to: (1) recognize that game mammals and game birds are a sustainable food source and that the State's unique relationship with the ocean provides the opportunity to integrate the local fish and game industry into the State's food security profile; and (2) establish and maintain fish propagating facilities. Requires each department, office, or agency of the state to update its rules and policies to integrate the local hunting and fishing industries into any food security or sustainability strategies that department, office, or agency employs. Requires reports to Legislature.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, BROWER, LUKE, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, SAIKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD, YAMANE, Creagan WLH, FIN  SB2417
HB2213 HD1
Hawaii State Planning Act; Office of Planning; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PLANNING.
Requires the office of planning to review and propose updates to the state planning act. Appropriates moneys. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NAKASHIMA, CULLEN WTL, WAM
HB2214
Raw Milk; Agriculture; Health; Offer for Sale
RELATING TO RAW MILK.
Authorizes the sale of raw milk and raw milk products with restrictions.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 NAKASHIMA AGR/HLT, CPC, FIN
HB2215 HD1
DOE; Workforce Development Coordinator; P-20 Agriculture Education Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes within the department of education the workforce development coordinator position. Specifies duties of the coordinator and P-20 agriculture education working group. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2020- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Dela Cruz. NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, CREAGAN, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, SAIKI, TARNAS, TODD, YAMANE, YAMASHITA EDU, WAM
HB2216 HD2
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; HHC; Chairperson; Director
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires at least 5 Hawaiian Homes Commission members to be Native Hawaiian or current Hawaiian homestead lessees; and at least 2 of those 5 to be on the waitlist for Hawaiian home lands. Authorizes commission members to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. Creates the position of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands and separates the Director's responsibilities from those of the Chairperson of the Commission. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/21/2020- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, CULLEN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, TARNAS, TODD, YAMANE WLH, JUD, FIN
HB2217 HD1
Stadium Authority; Membership
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Adds two members to the stadium authority to consist of one resident of the geographical areas broadly encompassing Aiea or Halawa area and one resident of the Foster Village, Crosspointe, or Alii Plantation area. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. JOHANSON EET, WAM  SB3166
HB2218
CIP; Thirty-first Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 JOHANSON FIN
HB2219
Family Leave Insurance; Appropriation
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends period of family leave to sixteen weeks for businesses that employs one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. JOHANSON, ICHIYAMA LAB, CPC, FIN  SB2491
HB2220 HD2
Elderly; Financial Exploitation; Mandatory Reporting; Penal Code
RELATING TO THE ELDERLY.
Establishes the offense of financial exploitation of an elder and provides enhanced penalties. Amends mandatory reporting requirements for suspected financial abuse of an elder. Requires DHS to share records with the appropriate county police departments or offices of the prosecuting attorney. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. JOHANSON, C. LEE, San Buenaventura HMS, JDC
HB2221
Government; Short Form
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill relating to government.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 5 JOHANSON LAB
HB2222
Time Sharing; Notice of Material Change; Purchaser Right to Cancel
RELATING TO TIME SHARING.
Provides purchasers of time shares with rescission rights if there is a material change to the information contained in the disclosure statement. Requires developers to provide notice to the purchaser regarding any pertinent or material change made to the disclosure statement.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 ONISHI, HOLT CPC/JUD, FIN  SB2273
HB2223
Time Sharing; Time Share; Developer Applications; Disclosure Statements; Encumbrances; Annual Renewal Registration
RELATING TO TIME SHARING.
Amends the information required to be in a time share disclosure statement, under certain circumstances. Amends the information required to be on a developer registration renewal application. Expands the information developers are not required to include on a developer registration renewal application. Limits the copies of documents developers are required to submit in a developer registration renewal application. Requires developers to submit copies of supplementary plan documents of the time share plan. Allows for submission of certain document in electronic form.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 ONISHI, HOLT CPC/JUD, FIN  SB2049
HB2224
Sex Offender Against Minors; Registration Requirement; Residence Restriction
RELATING TO SEX OFFENDERS.
Establishes a definition for "sex offender against minors". Amends the definition of "covered offender" to include a sex offender against minors. Prohibits a sex offender against minors, for whom registration with the attorney general is required, from residing, permanently or temporarily, within one thousand feet of any public or private school.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 GATES, ELI, HOLT, TODD JUD, FIN
HB2225
Child Abuse; Attorney General; Investigation Unit; Expedited Criminal Proceedings; Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Establishes in the department of the attorney general a child abuse investigation unit. Allows the department of the attorney general to intervene in adjudications in family court. Enacts the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, which authorizes courts to allow for children to testify in a place other than an open forum or away from the finder of fact, court, or parties. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure due to the stress of the child's involvement in the proceedings.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 GATES, ELI, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KONG, TODD, WOODSON, McDermott HSH, JUD, FIN
HB2226
Rent Stabilization; Rent Stabilization Advisory Working Group
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Limits monthly rent increases for certain dwelling units to 30 per cent for the term of the rental agreement or every 12 months, whichever period is longer. Prohibits rent increases due to the landlord's negative cash flow resulting from refinancing or purchasing the rental dwelling unit. Establishes a rent stabilization advisory working group to advise on matters relating to the stabilization of certain dwelling unit rental amounts.
(H) 1/30/2020- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GATES HSG, CPC, FIN
HB2227 HD1
HSEO; Chief Energy Officer; Appliance Energy Standards; Air Purifiers; Portable Electric Spas
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Authorizes the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt rules to enforce minimum efficiency standards for certain products and establish or amend appliance efficiency standards in certain situations. Regulates the appliance efficiency standards for air purifiers and portable electric spas. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/5/2020- Re-Referred to EET, WAM. LOWEN, HASHIMOTO, C. LEE, OHNO, TAKUMI, TODD, WILDBERGER, San Buenaventura EET, WAM  SB3024
HB2228 HD1
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Medical Services; Physicians; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services by physicians and advanced practice registered nurses acting in the capacity as health care providers. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). LOWEN, CREAGAN, B. KOBAYASHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TODD HLT, FIN  SB2542
HB2229
Concealed Carry Reform
RELATED TO CONCEALED CARRY REFORM.
Amends concealed carry statute to align with constitutional law. Add more rigorous training measures for licensed concealed carry residents.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to PVM, JUD, referral sheet 5 MCDERMOTT PVM, JUD
HB2230 HD1
Disabled Veterans; Vehicle Weight Tax
RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
Creates an exemption from the annual vehicle weight tax for qualified disabled veterans.
(H) 2/4/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). MCDERMOTT PVM, TRN, FIN
HB2231
Abortion; Fetal Heartbeat; Informed Consent
RELATING TO ABORTION.
Requires that a mother be informed of whether her fetus has a detectable heartbeat prior to consenting to an abortion. Provides for criminal penalties against a physician or surgeon who performs an abortion without obtaining informed consent relating to fetal heartbeat.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 MCDERMOTT JUD, FIN
HB2232
Firearms; Mental Health; Red Flags; Restrictions; Family Court Records
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Prohibits certain individuals who, as a minor, were diagnosed with behavioral, emotional, or mental disorders or adjudicated by the family court to have committed a certain number of crimes of violence from owning firearms unless the person has been medically documented to be no longer either adversely affected by the behavioral, emotional, or mental disorder or deemed a danger to themselves or others. Requires records of these diagnoses or adjudications to be made available to law enforcement officials.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on PVM/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MCDERMOTT, TAKAYAMA PVM/JUD
HB2233
Medical Examiners; Counties ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
Requires the counties to have medical examiners who are licensed physicians and certified anatomic or forensic pathologists. Repeals section providing for coroners.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 MCDERMOTT HLT, CPC, FIN
HB2234 HD1
Food Donation; DOH; Study
RELATING TO FOOD DONATION.
Requires the department of health to conduct a study on increasing the number of restaurants and nonprofit organizations donating surplus food. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, GATES, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, PERRUSO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, WARD, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HLT, JUD, FIN
HB2235 HD1
Department of Taxation; GET Exemption; Medicaid; Medicare; Physicians
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a GET exemption for all gross proceeds arising from medical services provided by qualified physicians to patients who receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits. Applies to taxable years beginning after 7/1/2050 and ending before 1/1/2022. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). MIZUNO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, WARD, Brower, San Buenaventura HLT, FIN
HB2236 HD2 SD1
Collective Bargaining; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining increases and other current expenses. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, C. LEE, PERRUSO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, WARD, Nakamura, San Buenaventura CPH, WAM  SB2431
HB2237 HD1
Drug Disposal Program; Attorney General; Drug Disposal Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DRUG DISPOSAL.
Establishes the Drug Disposal Program, administered by the Department of the Attorney General, to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs in a safe, secure, and environmentally friendly manner. Establishes the Drug Disposal Special Fund and appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH/JDC, WAM. MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WARD, San Buenaventura CPH/JDC, WAM  SB3136
HB2238 HD1
Family Court; Child; Custodial Interrogation
RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS.
Requires that a child consult with legal counsel or with a parent, guardian, or legal custodian prior to any custodial interrogation and prior to waiving any rights against self-incrimination. Provides that statements obtained in violation of these requirements may be admissible if the information sought was narrowly tailored and reasonably necessary to address an imminent threat. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, GATES, C. LEE, TAKUMI, San Buenaventura HSH, JUD, FIN
HB2239
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
RELATING TO DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS.
Establishes Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts for all working taxpayers. Defines qualifying individuals and eligible expenses. Outlines the requirements and limitations of the accounts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020.
(H) 1/29/2020- Re-referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 8 MATSUMOTO, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, ELI, GATES, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, THIELEN, WARD, WILDBERGER LAB, FIN
HB2240

RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REDUCTIONS.
Eliminates the individual income tax for single filers and heads of households making less than $20,000 or joint filers making less than $40,000 and increases the income tax rate more slowly for low and medium-income filers.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 MATSUMOTO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, ELI, GATES, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, THIELEN, WARD, WILDBERGER, Brower FIN
HB2241

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Exempts certain foods, medical services, and feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 9 MATSUMOTO, BROWER, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, THIELEN, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, McDermott, San Buenaventura HSH/HLT, FIN
HB2242
Income Tax; Child Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a nonrefundable state child tax credit.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 MATSUMOTO, ELI, GATES, HOLT, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, TAKAYAMA, THIELEN, WARD, WILDBERGER, Brower, Cabanilla Arakawa, San Buenaventura FIN
HB2243 HD1
Certification; Education; Speech Pathologists; Bonus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Expands the certification incentive program to include speech pathologists. Clarifies school eligibility requirements. Adds an additional temporary bonus for teachers and speech pathologists who continue to be employed at a school that has transitioned out of the incentive program's eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT/CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). OHNO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAIKI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, Brower, McKelvey, San Buenaventura LHE, HLT/CPC, FIN  SB2557
HB2244
Individual Development Accounts; Income Tax Credit; DHS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS.
Reactivates the individual development account contribution income tax credit for the five-year period from 2021 through 2025. Amends provisions regarding state-funded individual development accounts. Appropriates funds to the department of human services.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. OHNO, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAIKI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, San Buenaventura HSH, FIN  SB2222
HB2245
DLIR; Sidewalk Installation Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
Establishes a sidewalk installation grant program to be administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Office of Community Services. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 OHNO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, San Buenaventura LAB, FIN
HB2246 HD1
Tax Return Preparers; Preparer Tax Identification Number; Penalties; Hawaii Taxpayer Protection Act
RELATING TO TAX RETURN PREPARERS.
Requires each tax return preparer to have a valid preparer tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service and to furnish the preparer's tax identification number on any return or claim for refund if required by DOTAX. Establishes penalties for failure to comply. Authorizes Director of Taxation to file a claim to enjoin a tax return preparer for certain prohibited conduct. Provides that tax return preparers shall not be liable for penalties prior to January 1, 2021. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). OHNO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OKIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, San Buenaventura IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2507
HB2247
Board of Education; County Boards
RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Changes the Board of Education from one centralized Board to a Board for each county. Gives authority to county mayors to appoint members to the Board.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD, Brower, Cabanilla Arakawa, San Buenaventura LHE, JUD, FIN
HB2248 HD1
Sun Protection Factor Ingredients; Sunscreen; Task Force; Study
RELATING TO PRODUCTS CONTAINING SUN PROTECTION FACTOR INGREDIENTS.
Establishes a task force within the department of health to conduct a study on sun protection factor ingredients and the feasibility of further limiting their use in sunscreens in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). WARD, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, C. LEE, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, Brower, DeCoite, Morikawa HLT, CPC, FIN
HB2249 HD2
Adult Dental Benefits; Medicaid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.
Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult Medicaid enrollees, provided DHS obtains maximum federal matching funds available. Takes effect on December 31, 2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. NAKAMURA, BROWER, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMASHITA CPH/HMS, WAM  SB2459
HB2250 HD1
University of Hawaii Promise Program Plus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM PLUS.
Establishes the University of Hawaii promise program plus to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled in bachelor's degree programs in teaching, health care, social work, or engineering at the University of Hawaii who commit to work for at least three years in Hawaii. Appropriates funds to establish, implement, and manage the program. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NAKAMURA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD HRE, WAM
HB2251 HD1
Retirement Savings; Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; Task Force; Consultant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
Establishes the retirement savings task force to secure a consultant to assess the feasibility of a Hawaii retirement savings program; research the implications of the enactment of the federal SECURE Act; draft an implementation plan for the retirement savings program; and submit a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets the task force on 6/30/2021. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKAMURA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD LAB, HSH, FIN
HB2252
Transit-oriented Development; Office of Planning; Counties; DBEDT; GO Bond; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for certain transit-oriented development projects.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN/HSG, WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 NAKAMURA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OHNO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD TRN/HSG, WLH, FIN  SB2809
HB2253 HD1 SD1
Traffic Code; Illegally Parked Vehicles; Citations; Counties; DLNR
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
Amends the statewide traffic code to allow for the chairperson of the BLNR and county chiefs of police to designate state or county employees or contractors to issue citations for traffic violations. Effective upon approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. NAKAMURA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, TODD TRS, JDC  SB3002
HB2254 HD1
Loan Repayment; State Loan Repayment Program; Health Care Professionals; Matching Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2020-2021 for the health care provider loan repayment program administered through the John A. Burns School of Medicine of the University of Hawaii at Manoa; provided that the funds are matched on a dollar-to-dollar basis by a private or another public source. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH/HRE, WAM. WOODSON, BELATTI, CULLEN, ELI, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, WARD CPH/HRE, WAM
HB2255 HD1
UH; Hawaii Promise Program; Scholarships; Fouryear UH Campus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Expands the Hawaii community college promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any fouryear University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds for the program. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/21/2020- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WOODSON, BELATTI, ELI, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, WARD LHE, FIN
HB2256 HD2
University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer; Ethics
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Extends the sunset provision in Act 38, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, for certain exemptions from the Ethics Code as related to UH technology transfer from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2025. Takes effect on July 1, 2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. WOODSON, BELATTI, ELI, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, WARD HRE, JDC/WAM
HB2257 HD1
University of Hawaii at Hilo; Conference Center Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Expands the scope of the University of Hawaii at Hilo conference center revolving fund to all programs conducted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Requires an annual report to the Legislature regarding the fund. Gives the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, rather than the dean of the college of continuing education and community service, authority to expend moneys from the fund. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. WOODSON, BELATTI, CULLEN, ELI, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, WARD HRE, WAM
HB2258 HD2
Executive Office on Early Learning Public Prekindergarten Program; Expulsion; Suspension; Prohibited
RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Prohibits the expulsion, and limits the suspension, of children participating in the executive office on early learning's public prekindergarten program. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). WOODSON, BELATTI, ELI, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, Ichiyama LHE, JUD, FIN
HB2259
Workforce Housing; Public School Teachers; Educators
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Exempts workforce development projects from paying school impact fees for the development of workforce housing if at least 90% of the residential units that are set aside for purchase or rent for residents in the low-income or moderate-income ranges are set aside specifically for public school teachers.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5 HAR, BROWER, DECOITE, ELI, HASHIMOTO, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, OHNO, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TODD, TOKIOKA, San Buenaventura LHE/HSG, FIN  SB2962
HB2260
Affordable Housing; Land Use; Boundary Amendments; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Exempts certain low-density affordable housing projects from the State's land use district boundary amendment requirements.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 HAR, BROWER HSG/WLH, FIN  SB2963
HB2261 HD1
HHFDC; Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Extends the low-income housing tax credit program for six years to December 31, 2027. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). HAR, BROWER, DECOITE HSG, FIN  SB2970
HB2262
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Predevelopment Costs; Financing; Reimbursement; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to reimburse any qualified person or firm for any predevelopment costs of certain affordable rental housing projects. Includes reimbursement for predevelopment costs for certain affordable rental housing projects among the permissible uses of Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund moneys.
(H) 1/30/2020- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HAR, BROWER, DECOITE HSG, FIN  SB2797
HB2263
Affordable Housing; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Pre-Development Fees
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes expenditures from the dwelling unit revolving fund for pre-development fees associated with affordable housing development.
(H) 1/30/2020- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HAR, BROWER, DECOITE HSG, FIN  SB2966
HB2264 HD1
DBEDT; Broadband; Cable Landing Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for cable landing infrastructure. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). MCKELVEY, BROWER, KITAGAWA, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, OHNO, WARD, McDermott EDB/IAC, CPC, FIN
HB2265 HD1
Invasive Species; Mitigation; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes the invasive species rapid response special fund. Establishes procedures for emergency declarations and expenditures. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). MCKELVEY, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, C. LEE, LOWEN, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA EEP, FIN
HB2266
Sea Level Rise; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
Directs the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address areas already impacted by sea level rise, identify vulnerable critical public infrastructure, create a plan for mitigating and adapting to sea level rise, and provide policy direction to the legislature on funding and strategies to address the impacts of climate change on the State. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on EEP/WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MCKELVEY, DECOITE, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER EEP/WLH, FIN
HB2267
CIP; DHHL; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for certain Department of Hawaiian Home Lands capital improvement projects.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MORIKAWA, TODD, WARD WLH, FIN
HB2268
Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation
RELATING TO CHILD VISITATION.
Requires a finding that denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to a child as a condition of awarding grandparent visitation rights. Clarifies procedures for an order awarding reasonable grandparent visitation rights. Specifies that a violation of the terms and conditions of the order is punishable as contempt of court.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY, DECOITE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, TODD HSH, JUD
HB2269
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, KITAGAWA, MIZUNO TRN, JUD, FIN  SB2682
HB2270 HD1
Sex Offenders; Offenders Against Minors; Residency Restriction
RELATING TO SEX OFFENDERS.
Allows a court to prohibit persons convicted of a crime against minors or sexual offense on 7/1/2020, and thereafter, from residing, permanently or temporarily, within 500 feet of any public or private school, child care facility, playground, or park where children may gather. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, KITAGAWA, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, Brower, San Buenaventura JDC
HB2271
Human Trafficking; Disclosures; DOTAX; AG
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Requires large retailers and manufacturers to provide consumers with information regarding efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their supply chains. Requires the Department of Taxation to annually submit to the Department of the Attorney General a list of retail sellers and manufacturers that are required to make disclosures.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, HOLT, JOHANSON, MCKELVEY, OHNO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TODD CPC, JUD, FIN
HB2272 HD1
Solicitation of a Minor for Prostitution; Consideration; State of Mind; Solicitation of Another for Prostitution of a Minor
RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES.
Amends the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution by specifying that the act of offering or agreeing to any type of consideration, rather than payment of a fee, constitutes solicitation of a minor. Makes solicitation of a minor a class B felony. Clarifies that the offender's state of mind is not required when the person solicited is a law enforcement officer who holds themselves out as a minor. Imposes a criminal penalty on any parent, guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor that offers or agrees for consideration for the purpose of another person engaging in sexual conduct with the minor. Imposes a criminal penalty on any person that entices a parent, guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor by electronic means for the purposes of engaging in sexual conduct with the minor. Imposes a criminal penalty on any person that solicits another for prostitution of a minor. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, SAN BUENAVENTURA JDC
HB2273 HD1 SD1
Wages; Penalties
RELATING TO WAGES.
Increases the penalty for violation of wages and hours laws to a class C felony. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/18/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. C. LEE, HOLT, JOHANSON, MCKELVEY, OHNO, SAIKI, TAKUMI LCA, JDC
HB2274
Agricultural Enterprises; Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Establishes a new agricultural enterprise program within the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Creates three new positions to implement the program. Establishes the agricultural enterprise special fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2020.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR/EDB/WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR/EDB/WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2830
HB2275 HD1
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Grant Program under the Department of Agriculture. Allows the Department to make grants to start new commercial farms and ranches. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect on 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to AEN, WAM/JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, WAM/JDC  SB2831
HB2276 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Animal Industry Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
Allows revenue generated by the state veterinary laboratory and animal disease control branch to be deposited into the Animal Industry Special Fund. Effective on 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, WAM  SB2832
HB2277 HD1 SD1
Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Costs Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Extends the time that the Department of Agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural costs for purposes of the important qualified agricultural costs tax credit through the 2030 tax year. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AEN, WAM  SB2833
HB2278
Hemp Program ($)
RELATING TO HEMP.
Establishes programs for the production and processing of hemp in Hawaii.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, JUD, FIN  SB2834
HB2279
Hawaii Products Preference; Construction Procurements
RELATING TO HAWAII PRODUCTS.
Exempts construction procurements from the Hawaii products preference in section 103D-1002, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 1/31/2020- Re-referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 11 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2835
HB2280
Access Hawaii Committee
RELATING TO THE ACCESS HAWAII COMMITTEE.
Gives agencies more flexibility and online options to provide enhanced digital services to the public in order to better serve the public and businesses.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB/IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB/IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2836
HB2281
Information Technology Steering Committee
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE.
Preserves the continuity of the Information Technology Steering Committee to properly administer 27-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes, while redefining the composition of the committee.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB/EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB/EDB, FIN  SB2837
HB2282
Procurement; Price or Cost Data; Procurement Policy Board; Treatment Purchase of Services; Small Purchase of Service
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires cost or pricing analysis for health and human services purchasing. Changes membership of the Procurement Policy Board. Authorizes purchasing agency heads to issue requests for statement of qualifications and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of services. Increases the small purchase threshold for health and human services.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, CPC, FIN  SB2838
HB2283
Reissuance of Payroll Checks
RELATING TO THE REISSUANCE OF PAYROLL CHECKS.
Amends section 40-53(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to all reissuance due to a non-received, lost, fraudulent, or altered payroll check to be assessed a $50 fee per check.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2839
HB2284
Procurement; ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Authorizes the state procurement administrator to hire an exempt position and incrementally funds this position. Authorizes a three-year pilot creating an innovative project delivery partnership between the state procurement office and the office of public works under the department of accounting and general services. Requires the office to provide services to agencies state-wide on construction and innovative projects.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2840
HB2285 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; Stadium Authority ($)
RELATING TO MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the stadium authority for payroll, various repair and maintenance costs, contracts for services, and operating equipment. Effective on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, WAM  SB2841
HB2286 HD1
Emergency Procurement; Government Services
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT.
Amends section 103D-307, HRS, relating to emergency procurements, to add equipment failures, repairs to public property to protect against further loss of, or damage to public property, to prevent or minimize serious disruption in continued functioning of government services. Replaces chief procurement officer approval with an accounting report to the legislature within a certain time after the end of the fiscal year in which the procurement was made. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2842
HB2287 HD1
Procurement; Cash or Protest Bond
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends the cash or protest bond amount that a party protesting the solicitation or award of a competitive sealed bidding contract or competitive sealed proposal contract valued at $1,000,000 or more must pay to DCCA. Removes the $10,000 cap on the cash or protest bond amount for contracts valued at $1,000,000 or more. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2843
HB2288 HD1
Claims Against the State ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Thielen voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McKelvey voting no (1) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2844
HB2289
Professionally Licensed or Certified Government Employees; Tort Liability; State Liability
RELATING TO PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED OR CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Clarifies that the State shall be exclusively liable for claims for injury or loss of property, or personal injury or death, resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any professionally licensed or certified employee of the State while acting within the course and scope of the employee's office or employment.  Precludes civil actions or proceedings for money damages against the employee, except for claims based on liability other than an employee's course and scope of employment with the State or other employer.  Clarifies liability when the State agrees to assume full or partial responsibility in a civil action against a professional licensed or certified employee.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2845
HB2290
Statute of Limitations; Sex Trafficking
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Removes the statute of limitations for sex trafficking offenses.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2846
HB2291 HD2
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act; Department of the Attorney General
RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT.
Establishes within the department of the attorney general a program for issuance of firearm qualification certifications to qualified law enforcement officers pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-277), codified at title 18 United States Code section 926C. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB2847
HB2292 HD1 SD1
Electric Guns; Electric Projectile Guns; Permit; Registration
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Repeals the existing law that bans electric guns, and replaces it with a law that restricts the ownership, use, storage, and disposal of electric guns, regulates the sale, distribution, and transfer of electric guns, requires training and education on electric guns, prohibits certain individuals from the possession and use of electric guns, and prohibits the carrying or use of electric guns in the commission of crimes. Establishes permitting requirement to acquire electric projectile guns and registration requirements. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/19/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB2848
HB2293
Law Enforcement Standards Board ($)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS BOARD.
Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board, establishes new deadlines for the completion of board responsibilities, and provides appropriate funds and resources to enable the board to accomplish its mission.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2849
HB2294 HD1 SD1
Notaries Public
RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
Updates the laws regarding notaries public to conform to the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (2018), the Hawaii Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, other state notary laws, and current notary practices. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/11/2020- Deferred until the 44th Day of the Regular Session of 2020. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JDC  SB2850
HB2295
Law Enforcement Vehicles
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES.
Allows the Department of the Attorney General to have law enforcement vehicles, with colored lights, that are recognized authorized emergency vehicles.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD  SB2851
HB2296
Affordable rental housing; Housing Loan and Mortgage Program
RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.
Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization ceiling amount to continue financing affordable rental housing statewide.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, FIN  SB2852
HB2297 HD1
Public Lands; Governor; Set Aside Lands; HHFDC; DLNR
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Exempts lands set aside by the Governor to HHFDC for the primary purpose of developing affordable housing from classification as public land subject to DLNR management. Provides that lands set aside to HHFDC and no longer needed for housing, finance, and development purposes be returned to the public trust administered by DLNR. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL/HOU, WAM  SB2853
HB2298
Building Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority ($)
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING.
Repeals the Building Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund under the State Energy Office and creates a Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund under the administration of the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, FIN  SB2854
HB2299 HD1
Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Makes an appropriation out of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund. Makes a housekeeping, technical amendment to section 201-113, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EET, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, WAM  SB2855
HB2300
Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
RELATING TO THE BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP REVOLVING LOAN FUND.
Enables use of funds for environmental site assessments and for sub-grants to eligible entities for assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/WLH, FIN  SB2856
HB2301 HD1
Energy Financing for State Agencies; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING FOR STATE AGENCIES.
Expands the objectives of the $50 million sub-fund of the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund to allow state agencies to finance purchase options under existing energy performance contracts and power purchase agreements. Allows state agencies to utilize these savings to finance installation of EV charging systems and the lease or purchase of electric vehicles. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/4/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, TRN, FIN  SB2857
HB2302 HD1 SD1
Emergency Appropriations; Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (2) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 for collective bargaining cost items, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining representative, for collective bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts. Effective upon approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/11/2020- Deferred until the 44th Day of the Regular Session of 2020. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA/WAM  SB2858
HB2303 HD1 SD1
Emergency Appropriations; Public Employment Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (3) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 for collective bargaining cost items, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining representative, for collective bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts. Takes effect upon its approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/11/2020- Deferred until the 44th Day of the Regular Session of 2020. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA/WAM  SB2859
HB2304 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (4) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 for collective bargaining cost items, salary increases, and other cost adjustments for collective bargaining unit (4) and their excluded counterparts. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2020- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 10 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, English, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 3 Excused: Senator(s) Harimoto, K. Kahele, Fevella. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA/WAM  SB2860
HB2305 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (7) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 for collective bargaining cost items, salary increases, and other cost adjustments for collective bargaining unit (7) and their excluded counterparts. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/11/2020- Deferred until the 44th Day of the Regular Session of 2020. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA/WAM  SB2861
HB2306 HD1 SD1
Emergency Appropriations; Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (8) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 for collective bargaining cost items, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining representative, for collective bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts. Takes effect upon its approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/11/2020- Deferred until the 44th Day of the Regular Session of 2020. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA/WAM  SB2862
HB2307 HD1 SD1
Emergency Appropriations; Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (9) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 for collective bargaining cost items, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining representative, for collective bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts. Takes effect upon its approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/11/2020- Deferred until the 44th Day of the Regular Session of 2020. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA/WAM  SB2863
HB2308 HD1 SD1
Emergency Appropriations; Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (13) ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 for collective bargaining cost items, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining representative, for collective bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts. Takes effect upon its approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/11/2020- Deferred until the 44th Day of the Regular Session of 2020. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA/WAM  SB2864
HB2309 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (14) ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 for collective bargaining cost items, salary increases, and other cost adjustments for collective bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(H) 5/11/2020- Received from Governor re: Arbitration Award (Gov. Msg. No. 4). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA/WAM  SB2865
HB2310 HD1
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Retirees; Premiums; Electronic Deductions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND EMPLOYEE-BENEFICIARY MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 87A-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to mandate that newly retired employees pay their share of health benefits premiums through monthly electronic deductions from their employees' retirement system pension or their financial institution. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2866
HB2311 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Compensation
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Amends the definition of "base pay" and "compensation" for retirement benefits. Effective January 1, 2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2867
HB2312 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Hawaii Domestic Relations Orders
RELATING TO QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS.
Clarifies benefits to alternate payees, advisory review determinations of Hawaii domestic relations orders, and the priority of multiple orders. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA, JDC/WAM  SB2868
HB2313
Employees' Retirement System; Investment records.
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENTS.
Exempts certain specific types of alternative investment fund information from disclosure under chapter 92F, the disclosure of which would put the system at a competitive disadvantage and frustrate its legitimate government function.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2869
HB2314 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
Clarifies the employees' retirement system's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA, JDC/WAM  SB2870
HB2315 HD3 SD1
Contractors Recovery Fund; Contractors Education Fund; Real Estate Recovery Fund; Real Estate Education Fund; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING TRUST FUNDS.
Allows the contractors license board and real estate commission to adjust, reduce, suspend, or cease collection of recovery fund and education fund fees to maintain a reasonable relation between the fees generated and the cost of services rendered by the funds. Caps the contractors recovery fund, contractors education fund, real estate recovery fund, real estate education fund, and condominium education trust fund at amounts determined biennially by the contractors license board or real estate commission. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPH, WAM  SB2871
HB2316 HD1
Contractors Recovery Fund; Recovery; Homeowners; Liability
RELATING TO THE CONTRACTORS RECOVERY FUND.
Increases the monetary amount an injured homeowner may recover from the Contractors Recovery Fund. Repeals 6/30/2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPH, WAM  SB2872
HB2317 HD2
Uniform Securities Act; Vulnerable Adult; Elder; Financial Exploitation
RELATING TO SECURITIES.
Protects elders and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation in relation to securities. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/11/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPH, JDC  SB2873
HB2318 HD2
DCCA; Insurance; Safe Home Program; Safe Home Program Trust Fund; Grant; Hurricane; Wind Mitigation; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; General Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS.
Establishes the safe home program to provide matching and nonmatching grants for installation of wind resistive devices to single-family, owner-occupied, residential property owners. Creates one temporary position within the insurance division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to implement and administer the safe home program. Repeals the loss mitigation grant program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD2)
(H) 2/12/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cachola, Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, CPC, FIN  SB2874
HB2319 HD1
Mixed Martial Arts; Additional Payment Option; Cash
RELATING TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.
Allows mixed martial arts promoters to pay contestants and their managers with cash. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB2875
HB2320 HD1
Insurance; Public Adjuster; Bill Reviewer; Motor Vehicle Rental Company; Portable Electronic; Self-service Storage; Limited Line License; Fee; National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Surplus Line; Hawaii Joint Underwriting Plan; Wellness Program
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Institutes various consumer protections with regard to public adjusters, including requiring contractual terms and disclosures, imposing a cap on charges, and granting a right to rescind. Imposes a standard of conduct on various entities. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to waive or modify certain fees by order. Reinstates the right to an administrative hearing and appeal from an order. Amends the Hawaii joint underwriting plan board of governors. Clarifies that rewards under wellness programs do not qualify as prohibited rebates. Makes various housekeeping amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB2876
HB2321 HD2
Mental Health Counselor; License Requirement; Practicum Internship Experience; Post-graduate Experience Supervision
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS.
Clarifies that the practicum internship experience requirement is to be included with the course work in counseling requirement for mental health counselors. Permits applicants to fulfill all or part of their face-to-face clinical supervision requirement by a videoconference service. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/13/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2877
HB2322 HD1 SD1
Massage Therapy; Massage Therapy Establishments; Rulemaking Authority; Fines
RELATING TO MASSAGE THERAPY.
Requires the Board of Massage Therapy to adopt and enforce sanitation rules for massage establishments. Repeals existing statutory language that classifies unlicensed activity as a petty misdemeanor in favor of existing statutes that treat unlicensed activity as a misdemeanor. Increases the minimum fine from $100 to $250 and the maximum fine from $1,000 to $2,000 for each violation of the massage therapy laws. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPH, JDC/WAM  SB2878
HB2323 HD2 SD1
Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund; Restitution
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.
Expands the pool of persons eligible to receive restitution from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPH, JDC/WAM  SB2879
HB2324 HD2
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; State Service Fees
RELATING TO STATE SERVICE FEES.
Clarifies that the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is authorized to increase or decrease all service fees or nontax revenue collected by the Department, subject to the approval of the Governor. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/13/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2880
HB2325 HD1
Accountant; Peer Review Oversight Committee; Members
RELATING TO THE PEER REVIEW OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Clarifies the role of the Board of Public Accountancy in selecting members to serve on the Board's Peer Review Oversight Committee. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2881
HB2326
Port Pilot; Rate of pilotage; Chapter 462
RELATING TO PORT PILOTS.
Aligns the license renewal requirements with those of other professions and vocations. Removes the use of rates from comparable ports for rate increase petitions.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to IAC/TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 9 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) IAC/TRN, CPC, FIN  SB2882
HB2327 HD1
Cemetery Authority Exemption; DCCA
RELATING TO CEMETERY AUTHORITY EXEMPTION.
Clarifies that churches granted an exemption under section 441-22.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, are exempt from all requirements of chapter 441, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and that other exempted entities shall comply with any provision of this chapter upon order of the director of commerce and consumer affairs. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2020- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2883
HB2328
Public Utilities Commission; Special Fund; General Fund; Chapter 269
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SPECIAL FUND CARRYOVER BALANCE.
Increases the balance that may be retained in the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund at the end of each fiscal year from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 9 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB2884
HB2329 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Hazard Mitigation Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Establishes the hazard mitigation special fund for the Hawaii emergency management agency. Appropriates funds. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Quinlan excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PVM, FIN  SB2885
HB2330
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the public information officer, civil defense administrative officer, branch chiefs, and emergency operations center state warning point personnel in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to PVM/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PVM/LAB, FIN  SB2886
HB2331 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Long-term Recovery Authority; State Disaster Recovery Coordinator; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes a long-term recovery authority to work with the state disaster recovery coordinator in enhancing the capacity of the government, relevant agencies, and the community to recover from the impacts of disasters and build resilience and sustainability in the State. Appropriates funds. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PVM, FIN  SB2887
HB2332 HD1
Statewide Interoperable Public Safety Communications; Executive Committee; Technical Subcommittee; Coordinator
RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.
Establishes a statewide interoperable communications executive committee for public safety communications, statewide interoperable communications technical subcommittee to provide technical advice to the executive committee, and the position of the statewide interoperable communications coordinator. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PVM, FIN  SB2888
HB2333 HD2
Homeland Security
RELATING TO HOMELAND SECURITY.
Establishes the Hawaii state fusion center as a program under the office of homeland security and establishes the position of Hawaii state fusion center director who shall be state-funded, responsible to the director of homeland security, and accountable to manage the operations of the center. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, WAM  SB2889
HB2334
Military Licensure; Chapter 436B
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Allows a person who: is married to an active duty member in the military; accompanies his or her spouse on a permanent change of station to Hawaii; and holds a current, unencumbered license in another jurisdiction in specific professions to apply for licensure on an expedited basis in the State of Hawaii.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB/PVM, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB/PVM, FIN  SB2890
HB2335 HD1
Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund; Commercial Enterprise Vocational Programs
RELATING TO OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES.
Establishes the Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund. Permits individual vocational programs within the purview of the Office of Youth Services to engage in commercial enterprises, including the sale of goods and services, for self-sustainability purposes, for young adults only. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Quinlan excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSH, FIN  SB2891
HB2336 HD1
Reports of Child Abuse; Immunity
RELATING TO REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE.
Adds immunity from civil and criminal liability for individuals who provide information or assistance in child abuse investigations. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HMS, JDC  SB2892
HB2337 HD1
Chronically Homeless Individuals; Definition; Housing First
RELATING TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS.
Amends the definition of "chronically homeless individual" to provide clarity and improve the delivery and development of homeless services. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Quinlan excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSH, FIN  SB2893
HB2338 HD1
Child Care; Child Care Facilities; Licensure Exemptions; Violations
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Clarifies certain requirements regarding licensure of child care facilities, including exemptions from licensure, health and safety standards, and investigations of violations. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSH, CPC/JUD, FIN  SB2894
HB2339 HD2
Military Dependents; Residency Exemption for State Employment
RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS IN STATE HIRING.
Exempts dependents of military servicemembers from state residency requirement for employment with state or county government. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, JDC  SB2895
HB2340 HD2
Dead Bodies; Anatomical Gifts; Disposition of Bodies; Abuse of a Corpse
RELATING TO DEAD BODIES.
Clarifies prohibited actions related to anatomical gifts and disposition of bodies. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPH, JDC  SB2896
HB2341
Birth Defects Program; Birth Defects Special Fund; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund; Marriage License Fee
RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSE FEES.
Amends the marriage license statute to support the Hawaii Birth Defects Program, modernization of the vital statistics system, and operating costs of marriage license agents.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, FIN  SB2897
HB2342
Public Notices
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES.
Allows government agencies to publish public notice on their official website as an alternative to the newspaper.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, JUD, LMG, FIN  SB2898
HB2343
Medicare Civil Monetary Penalties
RELATING TO THE MEDICARE CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY SPECIAL FUND.
Repeals the ceiling for using moneys in the civil monetary penalty special fund for use by the Department of Health for CMS-approved compliance activities.
(H) 2/10/2020- Re-referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 23 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, FIN  SB2899
HB2344
Newborn; Hearing Screening; Diagnostic Tests
RELATING TO NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING.
Amends the newborn hearing screening statute to mandate reporting of diagnostic audiologic evaluation results to improve hearing follow-up of infants. Updates definitions and terminology.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, FIN  SB2900
HB2345
Hearing and Vision Program; Hearing Screening; Vision Screening
RELATING TO HEARING AND VISION PROGRAM.
Amends the hearing and vision program statute to increase the early identification of children with hearing or vision loss, by establishing consistent protocols for hearing and vision screening and follow-up, screener training, and data collection for quality improvement.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, FIN  SB2901
HB2346 HD2
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; Eliquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, McDermott voting no (2) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, JUD, FIN  SB2902
HB2347 HD1
Flavored Tobacco Products; E-Liquid; Sale; Ban; Penalties; Violations
RELATING TO FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products, except for menthol and liquid or like substances with a distinguishable taste or aroma of tobacco or menthol. Prohibits the mislabeling, sale, or marketing as nicotine-free any e-liquid product that contains nicotine. Specifies penalties for violations. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cachola, McKelvey voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, McDermott voting no (2) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN  SB2903
HB2348 HD2
Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco Products; Underage Sales of Tobacco Products; Penalties; Retailers; Permittees; Registrants
RELATING TO THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes a schedule of penalties for employees and holders of retail tobacco permits or persons registered to sell electronic cigarette smoking devices who illegally sell tobacco products and electronic smoking devices to persons under 21. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN  SB2904
HB2349
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Special Fund; Capital Improvement Projects
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIAL FUND.
Authorizes expenditures from the mental health and substance abuse special fund to be used for capital improvement projects.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, FIN  SB2905
HB2350 HD2 SD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Assessments; Violations
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
Updates various assessments and penalties under DLIR's jurisdiction by revising the monetary assessments according to changes in the Consumer Price Index. Takes effect on its approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/18/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LCA, JDC/WAM  SB2906
HB2351
Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Third-Party Inspectors; Third-Party Inspection Companies
RELATING TO THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
Authorizes the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to allow third-party inspectors and third-party inspection companies to conduct certain types of elevator inspections; effective July 1, 2020, repealed June 30, 2025.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, CPC, FIN  SB2907
HB2352
Turtle Bay Conservation Easement; Debt Service
RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE TURTLE BAY REIMBURSABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Streamlines the process for completing the Department of Land and Natural Resources' required annual payment of debt service on the reimbursable general obligation bonds for Turtle Bay.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, FIN  SB2908
HB2353
State Boating Facilities; Disposition
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease any existing state boating facility in part or in its entirety, and fast lands and submerged lands within any existing state boating facility, by public auction, request for proposals, or direct negotiation for private development, management, and operation. Clarifies that legislative approval is not required to award a lease. Repeals fast lands and submerged lands lease authorization for Ala Wai Boat Harbor under section 200-2.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2909
HB2354
Mooring Fees; Liveaboard Fees; Commercial Fees; Appraisal; State Small Boat Harbors
RELATING TO STATE SMALL BOAT HARBOR FEES.
Amends the various fees the Department of Land and Natural Resources may charge for the usage of state small boat harbors. Amends the manner in which those fees are applied.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, FIN  SB2910
HB2355
Boating Reports; Unredacted
RELATING TO BOATING REPORTS.
Requires the fire chief and the ocean safety director of each county, in addition to the Director of Public Safety and the police chief of each county, to transmit to the Department of Land and Natural Resources a copy of every report relating to boating accidents or the theft, loss, or recovery of vessels. Requires all reports submitted pursuant to section 200-27, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be unredacted.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2911
HB2356
Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits; Public Auction
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION COMMERCIAL PERMITS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue new ocean recreation commercial permits by public auction.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 9 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, FIN  SB2912
HB2357
Water License
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF WATER LICENSES BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Clarifies the conditions and manner in which the Board of Land and Natural Resources may dispose water by license.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2913
HB2358 HD1
Public Lands; Leasing for Pasture Use; Land Use Commission; Disposition
RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE PASTURE LANDS ON TERMS THAT PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE BENEFICIAL USE FOR FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, RECREATIONAL, AND FOOD PRODUCTION PURPOSES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to amend and extend existing pasture leases and to issue new pasture leases by negotiation in furtherance of public purposes. Requires DLNR and DOA to identify potentially transferable lands whose land use classification is at dispute and petition the land use commission for a determination. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WTL/AEN, WAM  SB2914
HB2359
Lifeguards, State Parks; Transient Accommodation Tax
RELATING TO LIFEGUARD SERVICES AT STATE PARK BEACHES.
Allocates Transient Accommodations Tax revenues to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to cover lifeguard service expenses incurred at state park beaches.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TIA/WLH, FIN  SB2915
HB2360 HD1
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates chapter 329, HRS, to make it consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law as required under section 329-11, HRS. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2916
HB2361
Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Updates section 329-104(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2917
HB2362 HD2
Public Safety; Honolulu Federal Detention Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to PSM, WAM. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PSM, WAM  SB2918
HB2363
Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Amends section 329-101(b) and (d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require that the dispensing of a pharmacist-prescribed opioid antagonist be reported to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN  SB2919
HB2364
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2019; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2019.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB2920
HB2365 HD1
Withholding Tax; Due Date; Penalty
RELATING TO WITHHOLDING TAX.
Amends the due date for employers to file the wage and tax statement from the last day of February to January 31 following the close of the calendar year. Imposes a penalty on employers that fail to timely furnish and file the wage and tax statement. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2921
HB2366
Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Amends chapter 237D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to repeal the misdemeanor for failing to register under chapter 237D and replacing it with a fine structure and to make various technical amendments.
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EET, WAM/JDC  SB2922
HB2367
Tax Administration; Electronic Filing; Electronic Funds Transfer; Tax Clearances; Interest Rate
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Allows the Department of Taxation to mandate the electronic filing of partnership and S-corporation returns if the taxpayer's gross receipts exceed $250,000. Requires certain tax return preparers to file returns electronically. Amends the rules for electronic funds transfer to remove the authorization to require electronic funds transfer or electronic filing if the federal government required that person to file or pay electronically. Removes the timeliness requirement from the electronic funds transfer penalty. Removes the authority of the department to charge for certified copies of tax clearances. Amends the statute that mandates tax clearances for liquor license holders. Clarifies the interest rate for payments made to taxpayers out of the litigated claims fund.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB2923
HB2368 HD1
Rental Motor Vehicle Marketplace Facilitators; Lessors; Rental Motor Vehicle and Tour Vehicle Surcharge Tax
RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE MARKETPLACE FACILITATORS.
Deems rental motor vehicle marketplace facilitators to be the lessors and operators for purposes of the rental motor vehicle and tour vehicle surcharge tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) CPC, FIN  SB2924
HB2369
Department of Transportation, Airport Charges
RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR AIRPORT CHARGES.
Amends the law relating to use of credit cards to pay for airport charges to add the use of debit cards and online electronic payments; allows the airports to pay for processing fees and charges; imposes additional processing fees or charges upon the user for online electronic payments such as Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments and for credit and debit cards; and allows the airports to have the user pay for processing fees and charges directly to the credit or debit card processor.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 9 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN, FIN  SB2925
HB2370
Department of Transportation; Airports
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
Clarifies airport jurisdiction with respect to land use compliance and county permits.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH/TRN, FIN  SB2926
HB2371
Department of Transportation; Airports; Airport Zoning Act
RELATING TO AIRPORT ZONING ACT.
Clarifies Airport Zoning Act definitions and regulations.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN/WLH, FIN  SB2927
HB2372
University of Hawaii; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND.
Repeal the requirement that each UH campus prepare an operations plan, to be reviewed by the President and VP for Budget and Finance and CFO of UH, for each fiscal year. Repeal the requirement that the moneys in the UH Tuition and Fees Special Fund for each UH campus to lapse to the credit of Program ID No. UOH900 (University of Hawaii, system wide support).
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LHE, FIN  SB2928
HB2373
University of Hawaii
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the sunset provision in Act 38, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB/LHE, JUD, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB/LHE, JUD  SB2929
HB2374
University of Hawaii; Commercialization
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.
Removes the sunset provision in Act 39, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LHE, JUD, FIN  SB2930
HB2375
UH; Scholarships ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Provides scholarships for the unmet financial needs of qualified students at any University of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LHE, FIN  SB2931
HB2376
University of Hawaii at Hilo; Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Broadens the scope of the Conference Center Revolving Fund for the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LHE, FIN  SB2932
HB2377
Criminal History Record Checks; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Adds the University of Hawaii to the list of agencies that are authorized to conduct criminal history record checks on current or prospective employees, including student employees and contractors and their employees, whose positions or duties are related to public safety.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD/LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD/LHE, FIN  SB2933
HB2378 HD1
Vacant and Abandoned Homes; Expedited Permits; Nonjudicial Foreclosure
RELATING TO VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
Requires counties to expedite demolition permits for vacant and abandoned residential homes. Allows the department of taxation to seek sale of the property through nonjudicial foreclosure of vacant and abandoned residential properties with outstanding recorded state tax liens at any time after establishing vacancy and abandonment. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, TODD, McDermott JUD, FIN
HB2379 HD1
Annulment, Divorce, and Separation; Physical Presence; Residency Requirement
RELATING TO DIVORCE.
Grants exclusive original jurisdiction in matters of annulment, divorce, and separation and other certain cases to the family court of the circuit in which an applicant is domiciled at the time the application is filed. Repeals the requirement that a person be domiciled or physically present in the State for a continuous period of at least three months before filing for divorce. Repeals the requirement that a person be domiciled or physically present in the State for a continuous period of at least six months before completing a divorce. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN  SB2268
HB2380 HD1
Immigration Proceedings; Legal Counsel; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Makes an appropriation to the judiciary to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide legal assistance and legal counsel to immigrants in determining legal status and citizenship, provide diversion to existing services, and otherwise provide counsel for existing rights. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, SAY, Cabanilla Arakawa JDC, WAM  SB2829
HB2381
Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes forfeiture of certain ERS benefits, pursuant to court order, for state or county employees and designated beneficiaries who are convicted of an employment-related felony.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI LAB, FIN  SB2675
HB2382
Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Assessments; Supplements
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT LAW.
Requires a supplemental environmental assessment or supplemental environmental impact statement after the passage of 15 years from the date of the acceptance of the statement or the determination of a finding of no significant impact, if the proposed action is not completed.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI EEP, JUD, FIN  SB2663
HB2383
Vulnerable Coastal Property Purchaser Statement; Sale or Transfer; Sea Level Rise
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a vulnerable coastal property purchaser statement to be executed by the purchaser or transferee with the sale or transfer of vulnerable coastal real estate.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI WLH/EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2670
HB2384
Real Estate Transactions; Mandatory Seller Disclosures; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within the sea level rise exposure area as officially designated by the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, subject to the availability of county maps designating the areas by tax map key. Effective 1/1/2021.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI WLH/EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2671
HB2385 HD1
Income Tax; Tax Rates
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Changes income tax rates for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WAM
HB2386
Gathering Rights; Landowner; Landlord; Easement; Rights of Way; Circuit Court
RELATING TO PROPERTY ACCESS.
Extends the application of gathering rights to lands owned in fee simple and to landlords and landowners. Authorizes an action for easement by necessity for landlocked parcels not previously under a unity of title with the prospective subservient estate.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2097
HB2387
Low-income Housing Tax Credit; Tax; Partnerships; Corporations
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Changes tax credit allocation for partnerships and corporations. Makes inoperative at risk and passive activity loss rules with respect to certain low-income building.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 9 SAIKI HSG, FIN  SB2694
HB2388
Transient Accommodations Tax; County Surcharge
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Authorizes counties to levy a county surcharge on transient accommodations tax in their respective counties pursuant to certain conditions. Sunsets on 12/31/2036.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI TIA, FIN  SB2674
HB2389
Unfunded Liabilities; EUTF; OPEB; Green New Deal-Hawaii
RELATING TO UNFUNDED LIABILITIES.
Converts the State's employee health care plan from fullyinsured to self-insured or self-funded. Establishes the rate stabilization reserve fund. Establishes a reserve of $2,000,000,000 within EUTF. Transfers excess funds, earnings, and any pay-as-you-go employee premiums not spent from the EUTF reserve and OPEB to the rate stabilization reserve fund. Continues to provide for the use of a portion of TAT revenues to supplement deficient county public employer contribution amounts.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN  SB2981
HB2390
Ecosystem Restoration Commission; Remediation of Military-use Lands; Green New Deal-Hawaii Initiative
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION COMMISSION.
Establishes an ecosystem restoration commission to identify lands for environmental remediation and return ownership and control of those lands to the State, a county, or other entity.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/WLH, FIN  SB2779
HB2391
Plastic Ware; Retail Food Establishments; Biodegradable, Compostable, Recyclable, or Reusable Food Service Ware
RELATING TO REDUCING PLASTIC PACKAGING WASTE.
Requires all retail food establishments using any food service ware for any food prepared or packaged on premises to use biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, or reusable food service ware.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/WLH, CPC, FIN  SB2954
HB2392
Biomass; Fossil Fuel
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Adds definitions of "biomass" and "fossil fuels", and amends the definition of "power generating facility".
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/EDB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/EDB, CPC, FIN  SB2577
HB2393
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Public Land; Disposition; United States Military
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the board of land and natural resources from approving the disposition of public land to the United States military that would allow for or facilitate any military training.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to PVM/WLH, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) PVM/WLH, LMG, FIN  SB2581
HB2394
Organic Waste; Composting; Department of Health
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Establishes a class of artisan-scale composting operations exempt from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawai‘i's landfills.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/WLH, CPC, FIN  SB2532
HB2395
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Division; Strategic Plan; Organic Family Farms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the college of tropical agriculture and human resources cooperative extension division to develop a strategic plan for promoting and supporting the development of small scale certified organic family farms. Appropriates money for organic family farm plan development.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LHE/AGR, FIN  SB2934
HB2396
Transportation Electrification; Climate Change; Fossil Fuel
RELATING TO CLIMATE CONTROL.
Prohibits new fossil fuel vehicles to be used for transportation effective 2025.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/TRN, CPC, FIN  SB2580
HB2397
Electric Vehicles; Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Surcharge; Repeal
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Repeals the annual vehicle registration surcharge fee for electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) TRN/EEP, FIN  SB2977
HB2398
Electric Vehicles; Tax Credit; Income Tax; State Procurement
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes an income tax credit of $2,000 for each electric vehicle purchased by the taxpayer. Requires each state agency to purchase electric vehicles to replace existing vehicles as needed. Requires all vehicles used by state agencies to be electric vehicles by 2030.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on EEP/TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/TRN, FIN  SB2978
HB2399 HD1
Budget and Finance; State Funds; Investment of Unencumbered Funds
RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF STATE FUNDS.
Amends provisions relating to the short-term investment of state moneys, including the types of financial instruments in which state moneys may be invested. Requires annual report to the legislature. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI WAM
HB2400
Energy Efficiency; Grid Interactive Water Heater Systems
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires grid interactive water heater systems to be an alternative to solar water heaters for required installation in new single residential family homes on or after 1/1/2021.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP/HSG, CPC, FIN
HB2401
Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standards; Gas
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes renewable energy portfolio standards for gas utility companies.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC, FIN
HB2402
State Holidays; Paid Leave; Election Days; Date of Birth
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Repeals the provision making election days state holidays and provides 8 hours of paid leave during normal business hours on the anniversary of an employee's date of birth on even-numbered years.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN
HB2403
State Holidays; Paid Leave; Election Days
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Repeals the provision making election days state holidays and provides employees with 8 hours of paid leave every even-numbered year during normal business hours on a day previously agreed upon with their employer.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN
HB2404 HD2
DOH; Office of Solid Waste Management; Recycling; Environmental Management; Grant Program; Recycling Facilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GRANTS FOR LOCAL RECYCLING FACILITIES.
Requires the office of solid waste management to establish the recycled products manufacturing grant program to incentivize new recycled products manufacturing, bioconversion, or composting business within the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). WILDBERGER, ELI, LOWEN, MIZUNO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, San Buenaventura, Tokioka EEP, EDB, FIN  SB3144
HB2405
Socially Responsible Investing; Endowment Funds; Trust Funds; Investment Funds
RELATING TO SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING.
Incorporates socially responsible investing in the investment decision-making of endowment, trust, or investment funds established by statute or maintained by state agencies or offices.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 WILDBERGER, MIZUNO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TOKIOKA, Eli, Morikawa, San Buenaventura LAB, FIN  SB3085
HB2406
Energy Projects; State Land Use Districts; Permitted Uses
RELATING TO ENERGY PROJECTS NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
Prohibits utility-scale energy projects from being constructed or located within half a mile from the boundary of any residential area.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 WILDBERGER, CREAGAN, ELI, D. KOBAYASHI, MIZUNO, OHNO, PERRUSO, Morikawa, San Buenaventura EEP/WLH, CPC, FIN  SB3048
HB2407 HD1 SD1
Composting; Co-Composting; DOH; Rules; Agricultural Districts ($)
RELATING TO STATEWIDE COMPOSTING.
Requires DOH to adopt rules to establish a classification system for composting facilities or operations for the purposes of regulating them for health purposes. Allows composting and co-composting in the agricultural district, including on lands with class A or B soils. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health for a Program Specialist position in the Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. WILDBERGER, ELI, LOWEN, MIZUNO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TOKIOKA, D. Kobayashi, Morikawa, San Buenaventura AEN, JDC/WAM  SB3121
HB2408
Emergency Management; Disaster Preparedness and Response; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Improves the State's preparedness and response to disasters. Requires statewide inventories of hospitals, dialysis centers, and medical facilities; satellite phones; and generators to provide backup power. Appropriates funds for positions related to emergency response planning and allocation of resources and for non-perishable food in natural disasters.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to PVM, FIN, referral sheet 5 WILDBERGER, ELI, LOWEN, MIZUNO, OHNO, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TOKIOKA, D. Kobayashi, Morikawa PVM, FIN  SB3072
HB2409
CIP; Twenty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fourth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 BELATTI FIN
HB2410
CIP; Forty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-eighth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI FIN
HB2411 HD1 SD1
HPHA; Rent Supplement Program; Base Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for rent subsidy payments, which sums shall be added to the Authority's base budget, and additional staff. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. KITAGAWA, AQUINO, BROWER, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, MCDERMOTT, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN, TODD, WOODSON HOU, WAM  SB2789
HB2412 HD2
Trauma-informed Education Program; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED EDUCATION.
Requires DOE to establish a three-year pilot program for the development and implementation of a trauma-informed education program in the Castle, Kailua, and Kalaheo complex areas, based on the Nanakuli-Waianae complex area trauma-informed education programs and report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/11/2020- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Dela Cruz. KITAGAWA, BELATTI, ELI, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, TARNAS, THIELEN, WOODSON EDU, WAM
HB2413 HD1
Solar Energy; Solar Panels; Photovoltaic Waste Disposal; Clean Energy Products; State Energy Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with DOH, to conduct a comprehensive study to determine the best practices for disposal and recycling of discarded clean energy products in the State. Requires an interim report and a final report to the legislature. Appropriates funds for study. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. KITAGAWA, ELI, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER EET/CPH, WAM
HB2414 HD1
Sharks; Prohibitions; Fines; Penalties; Exemptions
RELATING TO SHARK PROTECTION.
Prohibits and establishes fines and penalties for knowingly capturing, taking, possessing, abusing, harassing, entangling, or killing any shark within state marine waters. Provides certain exemptions. Exempts nationally qualified educational institutions from the requirement to obtain a special activity permit to conduct scientific and educational research activities on sharks. (HD1)
(H) 2/25/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NISHIMOTO WLH, JUD
HB2415
Stored Personal Property; Public Land; Prohibited
RELATING TO PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED ON PUBLIC LAND.
Prohibits the storing of personal property on public land without a permit or other approval from the State or a county.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 NISHIMOTO WLH/HSH, JUD, FIN
HB2416
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology; Internship Coordinator; STEM Degrees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY.
Appropriates funds to create a full-time internship coordinator and cultural resource specialist positions with the Hawaii institute of marine biology at the Heeia estuarine research reserve.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI LHE, FIN  SB3023
HB2417 HD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Blind; Visually Impaired; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires DHS to establish a neighbor islands blind and visually impaired service pilot program to provide services and training for blind and visually impaired neighbor island residents. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2021. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM. HASHIMOTO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, HOLT, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OHNO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TODD, WARD, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HMS/CPH, WAM  SB2248
HB2418
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Remote Public Testimony; House and Senate Hearings
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY.
Requires the house and senate to permit remote testimony, via telephone, at public hearings.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 HASHIMOTO, BELATTI, CACHOLA, ELI, GATES, HAR, HOLT, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, YAMANE, Brower LMG, FIN  SB2243
HB2419 HD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Employment First; Persons with Disabilities; Employment
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Establishes Employment First as a policy of the State and counties for persons with disabilities. Requires state and county agencies to implement Employment First in hiring and in all programs and services administered or funded by the State or counties. Applies Employment First principles to Medicaid home- and community-based waiver programs. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). HASHIMOTO, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HOLT, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Brower, San Buenaventura HSH, FIN  SB2247
HB2420 HD2 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Disability; Discrimination
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Clarifies the meaning of "program or activity receiving state financial assistance". Excludes cases within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from the jurisdiction of the Hawaii civil rights commission. Effective 12/31/2059. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. HASHIMOTO, CACHOLA, ELI, GATES, HAR, HOLT, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Belatti, Brower, B. Kobayashi, San Buenaventura CPH, JDC  SB2244
HB2421 HD2
DOE; Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind; Board of Trustees; Governance; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO THE HAWAI'I SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
Creates a board of trustees for the Hawaii school for the deaf and blind to establish an independent governance structure for the school. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- Re-Referred to CPH/EDU, WAM. HASHIMOTO, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, ELI, GATES, HAR, HOLT, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura CPH/EDU, WAM  SB2246
HB2422 HD1
DLNR; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Audit
RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
Requires the auditor to conduct a performance and management audit of DLNR's division of boating and ocean recreation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MORIKAWA, AQUINO, BROWER, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, TODD GVO/WTL, WAM  SB2974
HB2423
CIP; 40th Representative District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 40th Representative District.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 MCDERMOTT FIN
HB2424
CIP; Seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 TARNAS FIN
HB2425 HD1
Domestic Abuse; Coercive Control; Insurance Policies; Protective Orders
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Amends the definition of "domestic abuse" under Hawaii's insurance laws and laws relating to domestic abuse protective orders to include coercive control between family or household members. Defines "coercive control". Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TARNAS, BROWER, CREAGAN, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, THIELEN, WARD, YAMANE, Lowen, San Buenaventura, Say CPH, JDC/WAM
HB2426 HD1
Athletics; Charter School Student Participation; DOE Programs; Athletic Leagues
RELATING TO ATHLETICS.
Requires that DOE and athletic leagues and associations allow charter school students wishing to participate in a sport for which there is no program at the charter school in the service area where the student resides, to participate in a comparable DOE school sports program in the service area where the student resides or in an adjacent service area at no additional cost to the student. Specifies that charter school students be represented by the DOE school for athletic league or association business. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. TARNAS, D. KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OHNO, TOKIOKA, WOODSON EDU, WAM
HB2427
Charter Schools; Multiple Authorizers; Funding; Transfers
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Provides that if BOE grants chartering authority to an authorizer other than the State Public Charter School Commission, the Legislature must appropriate funds to the Commission and any other authorizer based on a per-pupil allocation. Beginning with FY2020-2021, requires the Legislature to make an appropriation to the Commission and any other authorizer that is separate from and in addition to any appropriation made to charter schools pursuant to sections 302D-28 and 302D-29.5, HRS. Requires the transfer of the charter contract and all applicable funding from a former authorizer to a new authorizer within 10 calendar days of board approval. Makes conforming amendments.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 TARNAS, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TOKIOKA LHE, FIN
HB2428
DOE; Special Education Services; Housekeeping
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Clarifies that the department of education is responsible for providing the necessary resources for the special education of students in charter schools. Makes conforming amendments.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 TARNAS, JOHANSON, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TOKIOKA LHE, FIN
HB2429
Human Trafficking; HTA; Training; Enforcement
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Establishes training requirements for employees of transient accommodations in human trafficking awareness and response. Requires operators of transient accommodations to display National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline information to employees, establish written human trafficking prevention policies, and implement procedures for reporting known or suspected human trafficking. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to monitor compliance with this Act.
(H) 2/11/2020- The committee(s) on TIA/LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. ICHIYAMA, ELI, ONISHI TIA/LAB, FIN
HB2430 HD2
DOE; Feminine Hygiene Products; Public Schools; Secondary Schools; Women's Legislative Caucus ($)
RELATING TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Requires the DOE to make feminine hygiene products available to students for free on public secondary school campuses. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM. PERRUSO, CACHOLA, ELI, HASHEM, HOLT, D. KOBAYASHI, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, SAIKI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Okimoto, San Buenaventura, Takumi EDU/CPH, WAM  SB3016
HB2431
Department of Health; Assisted Living Facilities; Registered Nurses
RELATING TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
Requires each assisted living facility to have at least 1 registered nurse available on its premises at all times to meet the care management and monitoring needs of its residents.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 OKIMOTO, DECOITE, HAR, KONG, SAY, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD HSH, CPC, FIN
HB2432
Collective Bargaining; Bargaining Unit (15); State and County Ocean and Water Safety Officers
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Creates a new bargaining unit (15), exclusively for state and county ocean safety and water safety officers.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 OKIMOTO, DECOITE, HAR, KITAGAWA, KONG, MCKELVEY, OHNO, SAY, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WARD, Ichiyama, McDermott LAB, FIN
HB2433
Journalists and Newscasters; Sources; Information; Disclosure; Limits
RELATING TO EVIDENCE.
Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information for journalists, newscasters and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 OKIMOTO, DECOITE, ELI, HAR, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAY, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, Brower, McDermott JUD, FIN
HB2434
Traffic Rules; Heavy Trucks; Right Lane; Highways
RELATING TO TRAFFIC RULES.
Requires heavy trucks having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds to drive within the right-hand lane of an interstate highway except when the heavy truck is turning left or avoiding an obstruction.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 5 OKIMOTO, BROWER, DECOITE, ELI, HAR, HASHIMOTO, SAY, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, McDermott TRN, JUD
HB2435 HD1
Licensure; Barber Shops; Licensed Beauty Operators
RELATING TO LICENSURE.
Permits an applicant for a barber shop license to identify either a licensed barber or a licensed beauty operator to qualify the barber shop for licensure. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). OKIMOTO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, DECOITE, HAR, KONG, MIZUNO, SAY, THIELEN, TODD, TOKIOKA, WARD, Ichiyama, McDermott IAC, CPC
HB2436
Bishop Museum; Iolani Palace; Transient Accommodations Tax; Funding
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires a certain percentage of the transient accommodations tax to be allocated to provide funding for the Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 HOLT, AQUINO, CULLEN, C. LEE, QUINLAN, Brower, Matayoshi TIA/WLH, FIN  SB2565
HB2437
CIP; Twenty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-ninth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 HOLT FIN
HB2438
Hawaii Theatre Center; Hawaii State Theatre; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII THEATRE CENTER.
Establishes the Hawaii Theatre Center as the Hawaii State Theatre. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA, FIN, referral sheet 5 HOLT, AQUINO, BROWER, QUINLAN TIA, FIN
HB2439 HD1
Plastic Marine Debris; University of Hawaii; Water Resources Research Center; Specialized Equipment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii water resources research center to research and develop specialized equipment for the removal of plastic marine debris. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. HOLT, BROWER, HASHIMOTO, QUINLAN, TODD AEN/HRE, WAM
HB2440
Affordable Housing; ALOHA Homes; Public Land Exemptions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the ALOHA homes program to develop low-cost homes on state-owned and county-owned land in urban redevelopment sites to be sold in leasehold by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (HHFDC) to qualified residents. Exempts certain land from the definition of public lands. Requires HHFDC to develop an ALOHA homes demonstration project by July 1, 2025.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG/TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 B. KOBAYASHI, BROWER, MATAYOSHI HSG/TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2946
HB2441
CIP; Forty-seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-seventh representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 QUINLAN FIN
HB2442
Waste Management; Landfills; Buffer Zones; Conservation Districts
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Prohibits any waste or disposal facility from being located in a conservation district except in emergency circumstances to mitigate significant risks to public safety and health. Requires no less than a one-half mile buffer zone for the construction, operation, modification, or expansion of a municipal solid waste landfill unit.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5 QUINLAN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, Brower, San Buenaventura WLH/EEP, FIN  SB2386
HB2443 HD1
Historic Preservation; Civil and Administrative Violation; Archeological Activities
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Makes it a civil and administrative violation for any person to engage in certain archaeological activities, or use explosives during land development or land alteration activities subject to historic preservation review, without obtaining the required permission or approval from the department of land and natural resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). QUINLAN, MIZUNO, Hashimoto, Holt, San Buenaventura WLH, FIN  SB2249
HB2444
Department of Agriculture; Non-agricultural Park Lands Program; Bona Fide Farmer; Qualifications
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Temporarily authorizes the Board of Agriculture to decide on a case-by-case basis which entities qualify for a non-agricultural park lease. Establishes conditions and qualifications for a lease. Sunsets 6/30/2025.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. QUINLAN, BROWER, HASHIMOTO, HOLT AGR, FIN  SB2702
HB2445
UH; Faculty; Elective Office
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Prohibits the University of Hawaii from prohibiting a person elected or appointed to an elective federal, state, or county office, or candidate for any of those offices, from working as a University of Hawaii faculty member, unless work schedules and time demands unreasonably conflict. Takes effect upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment that provides that article III, section 8, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii shall not be construed to prohibit a member of the legislature from being employed in a faculty member position at the University of Hawaii solely because of the member's membership in the legislature.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 THIELEN, PERRUSO LHE, JUD, FIN
HB2446 HD1
State Historic Preservation Division; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within 60 days. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to LCA/HOU, WAM. BROWER, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD LCA/HOU, WAM  SB2798
HB2447 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Housing; State Fees
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects from specific state and county fees and exactions related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting, except application fees; provided that the units are affordable for households with incomes at or below 100 per cent of the area median family income. Sunsets on 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. BROWER, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD HOU, WAM  SB2969
HB2448 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Taxation; General Excise Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Provides that an exemption from the general excise tax established by section 201H-36, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that has been approved by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation shall be provided once the qualified person or firm has filed or recorded the regulatory agreement in land court or the bureau of conveyances, whichever is appropriate. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. BROWER, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD HOU, WAM  SB2968
HB2449 HD1 SD1
HCDA; Reserved Housing; Cash-in-lieu Payments; Deposit
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes cash payments made by developers in lieu of providing the required reserved housing units in the development of residential projects for the Hawaii community development authority to be deposited into the rental housing revolving fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. BROWER, CACHOLA, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD HOU, WAM  SB2965
HB2450
Safety Helmets; Motorcycle; Moped; Motor Scooter; Bicycle
RELATING TO SAFETY HELMETS.
Requires operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and bicycles to wear safety helmets.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 BROWER, CACHOLA, KITAGAWA, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, TAKUMI, TODD TRN, JUD, FIN
HB2451 HD2
Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Explicitly recognizes advanced practice registered nurses as attending providers and consulting providers capable of performing all necessary duties under the Our Care, Our Choice Act in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests made by a terminally ill individual from twenty to fifteen days. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Aquino, Cullen, DeCoite, Gates, Har, Johanson, Kitagawa, Matayoshi, McKelvey, Yamane voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cachola, Eli, Kong, Matsumoto, McDermott, Okimoto, Quinlan voting no (7) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TARNAS, WILDBERGER, Hashimoto HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB2452
State Health Insurance Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the state health insurance assistance program.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 5 TAKAYAMA, AQUINO, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, SAY, TOKIOKA, Brower, McDermott, Nishimoto, San Buenaventura, Ward, Yamane HLT/HSH, FIN
HB2453
Veterinarians; Good Samaritan Protection; Report; Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; Dog Fighting; Animal Abuse; Civil Liability Immunity
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Provides veterinarians who provide emergency care to an animal immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Provides veterinarians who render emergency treatment when there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship, immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Requires veterinarians to report to law enforcement events of animal injury, death, or abuse where there is reasonable cause to believe that it relates to dog fighting or animal abuse and gives veterinarians immunity for civil liability for making the reports.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 TAKAYAMA, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, SAY, TOKIOKA, Aquino, Cachola, McDermott, San Buenaventura AGR, JUD, FIN
HB2454 HD1 SD1
Trespassing; Critical Electrical Infrastructure; Criminal Trespass
RELATING TO CRITICAL ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the offense of criminal trespass on critical electrical infrastructure. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. TAKAYAMA, AQUINO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAY, TOKIOKA, WARD, McDermott CPH, JDC  SB2515
HB2455 HD1
Dementia Training; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; First Responders
RELATING TO DEMENTIA TRAINING.
Requires the employers of first responders to develop and provide dementia training to first responders. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM. TAKAYAMA, AQUINO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TOKIOKA, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, McDermott CPH/HMS, WAM  SB2563
HB2456 HD1
Unlawful Shipment of E-liquid Products; Tobacco Products; Eliquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; Health Education and Prevention Programs; Taxation
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of e-liquid products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices containing e-liquid within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Allocates a portion of funds collected from excise taxes on tobacco products to health education and prevention programs about the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices for youth. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). MATAYOSHI, AQUINO, BROWER, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Belatti, Takumi HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN  SB2231
HB2457 HD2 SD1
Flavored Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products. Prohibits mislabeling of e-liquid products containing nicotine. Establishes fines and penalties for violations. Authorizes a court to impose, as a penalty on a person eighteen to twenty-one years of age who is convicted of possession of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device, the requirement to complete a tobacco education program, complete a tobacco use cessation program, or perform community service instead of paying a fine. Requires a parent or guardian of a minor to select from among the penalties for a minor convicted of possession of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. MATAYOSHI, AQUINO, CULLEN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Brower, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Takumi CPH/EDU, JDC/WAM  SB2538
HB2458
CIP; Forty-ninth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-ninth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA FIN
HB2459 HD2
Vaccinations; Coronavirus; Exemptions; DOH; Study
RELATING TO MEDICAL AUTONOMY.
Requires the department of health to conduct a study relating to the development and disbursement of vaccinations for modern disease outbreaks and procedures associated with medically authorized exemptions from mandatory vaccinations. Allows the department of health to partner with federal partners or universities to conduct relevant research for this study. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Belatti voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). D. KOBAYASHI, CREAGAN, KONG, MCDERMOTT, Okimoto HLT, JUD, FIN  SB2270
HB2460
CIP; 23rd Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 23rd Representative District.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 D. KOBAYASHI FIN
HB2461
DOT; Traffic Congestion; Motor Vehicle Fuel Emissions; Study
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
Requires the Department of Transportation in collaboration with other public agencies, to research and develop methods to reduce traffic congestion and motor vehicle fuel emissions in the State.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. AQUINO TRN, FIN
HB2462 HD1
Electric Vehicle; Income Tax Credit ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Establishes an income tax credit of up to $2,500 per new electric vehicle that costs up to $50,000. Sunsets on 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to TRS/EET, WAM. AQUINO TRS/EET, WAM
HB2463
Transportation Network Companies; DOT; Registration
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Requires transportation network companies to be registered with the Director of Transportation. Establishes requirements for transportation network company drivers.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. AQUINO TRN, CPC, FIN
HB2464 HD1
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Breath Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle; Intoxicants
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Imposes a fine of up to $1,000 for the operation of a vehicle with .05 or more but less than .08 grams of alcohol in breath or blood. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. AQUINO TRS, JDC
HB2465
Firearms; Permits to Acquire; U.S. Nationals
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Authorizes county police chiefs to issue permits to acquire firearms to U.S. nationals who otherwise meet all of the applicable criteria under section 134-2, HRS.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to PVM, JUD, referral sheet 5 MCDERMOTT, TAKAYAMA PVM, JUD
HB2466 HD2
DAGS; Department of Human Services; Child Care; Capital District; Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL DISTRICT BUILDINGS.
Establishes a pilot project for the State to provide lease space for the establishment of child care facilities at any capital district building, except Honolulu Hale, with enrollment priority for children of state employees who work in the building at which the child care facility is located. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2023. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2020- The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) L. Thielen, Inouye, Baker; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha, Fevella. CULLEN, NAKASHIMA, WOODSON HMS/GVO, WAM
HB2467 HD2
DAGS; HTA; State Capital District; Tourism Information Booth or Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires the Hawaii tourism authority to collaborate with the department of accounting and general services to identify an appropriate location for and open a tourism information booth or center in the state capital district to promote tourism and tourist destinations in the capital district. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2099. (HD2)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EET/LCA, WAM. CULLEN, AQUINO, LUKE, NAKASHIMA EET/LCA, WAM
HB2468
OHA; Budget; Direct Benefits to Beneficiaries
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Requires at least 50% of all general funds appropriated to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs each fiscal year to be distributed directly to beneficiaries. Applies to budget preparation and submissions for fiscal year 2021-2022 and subsequent fiscal years.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 NAKASHIMA, AQUINO, BELATTI, CULLEN, ELI, JOHANSON, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, SAIKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WOODSON WLH, FIN
HB2469
Employment Practices; Discriminatory Practices
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Clarifies that Hawaii's anti-discrimination law does not prohibit or prevent an employer, employment agency, or labor organization from refusing to hire or refer or from discharging an individual for reasons unrelated to unlawful discriminatory practices.
(H) 2/11/2020- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. NAKASHIMA LAB, JUD  SB2785
HB2470 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Honokaa, Hawaii County; Affordable Rental Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Directs the HHFDC to take title to a specified 15.418-acre parcel in Honokaa, Hawaii county, if HHFDC finds, after its due diligence, that the parcel is suitable for residential development. Requires HHFDC to document any change in title. Requires HHFDC to conduct a feasibility study to determine whether the parcel is suitable for residential development. Appropriates funds for the feasibility study. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. NAKASHIMA HOU, WAM  SB3113
HB2471
Agricultural Lands; Covenants; Easements
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
Disallows the enforcement of a rerecorded homeowners' association restriction if the restriction prohibits bonafide agricultural uses and activities on agricultural land.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to WLH, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 9 NAKAMURA, CREAGAN, GATES, HOLT, MORIKAWA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TODD WLH, CPC, JUD
HB2472 HD2
Self-help Homeownership Housing Revolving Fund; HHFDC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SELF-HELP HOUSING.
Establishes the self-help homeownership housing revolving fund to provide for loans and project-related technical assistance grants to nonprofit housing development organizations to support the development of affordable homeownership housing projects under a self-help housing program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NAKAMURA, BROWER, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, TODD HOU, WAM  SB2999
HB2473
Short-term Rentals; Nonconforming Use; Amortization; Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Makes explicit the counties' authority to enact ordinances to amortize or phase out permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise allowed short-term rentals in any zoning classification. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 NAKAMURA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, MORIKAWA, TODD, Brower TIA/WLH, FIN  SB3003
HB2474 HD1
Emergency Workers; Communications Dispatchers; Penal Code; Offenses Against the Person
RELATING TO EMERGENCY WORKERS.
Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NAKAMURA, HOLT, KONG, MORIKAWA, OHNO, TODD PSM, JDC  SB3000
HB2475 HD1
DOT; Harbor Special Fund; Cargo Carriers; Subsidies; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CARGO CARRIERS.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to expend funds from the harbor special fund to provide subsidies to cargo carriers to offset costs incurred by the cargo carriers as a result of providing cargo carrier services to ports serving counties within the State having a population of less than 500,000 and comprising three or more populated islands. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to TRS, WAM. DECOITE, AQUINO, CREAGAN, MCKELVEY, SAY, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, Cachola, Hashimoto, Morikawa, Nakashima, San Buenaventura, Yamashita TRS, WAM  SB2800
HB2476
Release of Balloons; Prohibition
RELATING TO BALLOONS.
Prohibits the release, outdoors, of balloons made of electrically conductive material and filled with a gas lighter than air, as part of any public or civic event, promotional activity, or product advertisement.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, referral sheet 5 SAY (Introduced by request of another party) JUD
HB2477
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Rental Housing Projects; General Excise Tax Exemption; Site Control
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to approve and certify for exemption from general excise taxes certain affordable housing projects once site control is obtained. Defines site control as the execution of any regulatory agreement between any qualified person or firm and any governmental entity for purposes of developing certain affordable housing projects.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAY, DECOITE, KONG, TOKIOKA, Eli HSG, FIN  SB2973
HB2478 HD1
Global War on Terrorism; Veterans' Memorial; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEMORIALS.
Appropriates funds for the planning and design of a memorial to honor service members of the recent conflicts in the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the various theaters of the Global War on Terrorism, to be located at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, on the island of Oahu, and replicas of the memorial to be located at state veterans' cemeteries statewide. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates excused (1). KONG, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, C. LEE, SAY, TAKUMI PVM, FIN
HB2479
Crime; Protection of Self, Others, or Property; Reimbursement
RELATING TO CRIME.
Provides reimbursement of reasonable legal costs to defendants charged with an offense under certain sections of the Penal Code if the defendant is found not guilty because the use of force upon or toward another person is justifiable because of self-protection, protection of others, or protection of property.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 KONG, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, SAY JUD, FIN  SB2728
HB2480
Water; Public Water System; Fluoridation; Prohibition
RELATING TO SAFE WATER.
Prohibits the introduction of fluoride to a public water system. Provides that any conflicting laws or rules are preempted.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 9 KONG, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, Creagan CPC, JUD  SB2732
HB2481
Littering; Civil Penalty; Penal Code; Criminal Littering
RELATING TO LITTERING.
Increases the maximum civil fine for littering on a public highway from $500 to $1,000. Increases the maximum civil penalty for violations of litter control from $500 to $1,000. Increases the criminal fine for the offense of criminal littering from $1,000 to $5,000.
(H) 2/13/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. KONG, CREAGAN, C. LEE JUD, FIN
HB2482
Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs; Persons with Disabilities; Procurement Code
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Allows community rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities to be considered qualified under the State's procurement code without requiring federal and state certification that authorizes the payment of subminimum wage to workers in their program.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 5 KONG, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, SAY LAB/HSH, FIN  SB2468
HB2483 HD2
Educational or Recreational Activities; Bullying; Harassment; Retaliation; Training
RELATING TO BULLYING.
Requires all entities that provide educational or recreational activities to youth to establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures on bullying, harassment, and retaliation, and provide staff with appropriate annual training, regardless of whether the entity receives any government funding. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMANE, AQUINO HMS/EDU, WAM/JDC
HB2484 HD1
DLNR; Lifeguards; Equipment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Appropriates funds to DLNR to purchase ocean safety and rescue equipment for state ocean safety officers at state parks. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara. YAMANE, AQUINO WTL, WAM
HB2485 HD1
ERS Board of Trustees; Study; National Guard; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Requires the board of trustees of the employees' retirement system to conduct a study to determine and provide retirement benefits for Hawaii national guard members who are activated under state active duty orders, and submit findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2022. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMANE, AQUINO LCA/PSM, WAM
HB2486 HD2
Office of Planning; Statewide Planning; Climate Change; Sustainability; Statewide Sustainability Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PLANNING.
Updates and reaffirms the role of the office of planning (OP) to coordinate among state agencies regarding climate change adaptation and sustainability. Establishes a statewide sustainability division within OP. Makes appropriations for establishment of the sustainability division and positions for the new division. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. YAMANE, AQUINO WTL/AEN, WAM
HB2487
Hawaii Green New Deal; Office of Planning; Sustainability Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A HAWAII GREEN NEW DEAL.
Requires the sustainability coordinator of the office of planning to complete a study on implementing a green new deal for the State. Requires the study to identify federal and international polices; review Hawaii's environmental, economic, and cultural response to the green new deal; and determine cost-effective opportunities for Hawaii to implement the green new deal.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on EEP/WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMANE, AQUINO EEP/WLH, FIN
HB2488
Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center Special Fund; Established
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Moanalua high school performing arts center special fund for the repair and maintenance of the performing arts center.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. JOHANSON LHE, FIN  SB3009
HB2489
Assault; Elderly Victim
RELATING TO ASSAULT.
Adds intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a person sixty years of age or older to the statutory definition of assault in the second degree.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, referral sheet 5 JOHANSON, C. LEE HSH, JUD
HB2490
Income; Short Form
RELATING TO INCOME.
Short form bill relating to income.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 5 JOHANSON LAB
HB2491
Income Equity; Short Form
RELATING TO INCOME EQUITY.
Short form bill relating to income equity.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 5 JOHANSON LAB
HB2492 HD2
Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Hydrofluorocarbons; Hawaii State Energy Office; Environmental Management Division; DOH; Phase Out; Procurement; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HYDROFLUOROCARBONS.
Establishes regulations on the use of hydrofluorocarbons in state law. Phases out hydrofluorocarbons in favor of alternatives with lower global warming potential. Establishes a preference for products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons in the state procurement code. Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office and the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to study how to increase the use of refrigerants with low global warming potential, reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, and recommend how to fund, structure, and prioritize a state program that incentivizes or provides grants to support the elimination of legacy uses of hydrofluorocarbons. Appropriates funds for the study to be performed by the Hawaii State Energy Office. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LOWEN, CREAGAN, ELI, HASHIMOTO, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, Morikawa, San Buenaventura AEN/EET, WAM  SB3078
HB2493
Carbon Emissions Reduction; Clean Vehicle Special Fund; Gasoline-powered Vehicle Tax; Rebate
RELATING TO CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION.
Establishes a clean vehicle special fund to incentivize the purchase of vehicles that produce less carbon emissions by providing a rebate. Creates a graduated gasoline-powered vehicle tax to be paid by purchasers of a passenger car or pickup truck that is powered solely by gasoline and obtains only a certain number of miles per gallon.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on TRN/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, PERRUSO, TAKUMI, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, Morikawa, San Buenaventura TRN/EEP, FIN  SB3022
HB2494
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Electric Vehicle; Charging Station; Infrastructure
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Exempts Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects from any requirement to construct electric vehicle charging stations or infrastructure for the future construction of electric vehicle charging stations.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 HAR, BROWER, ELI, KONG, TOKIOKA, YAMANE EEP/HSG, JUD, FIN  SB2967
HB2495
Affordable Housing; Electricity; Transit-Oriented Development
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes that whenever the infrastructure or equipment for electric utility service is required to be installed underground for affordable housing within an area that has been designated by a county as a transit-oriented development area, it shall be the responsibility of the electric utility company to install the infrastructure or equipment.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on EEP/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. HAR, AQUINO, DECOITE, ELI, KONG, TOKIOKA, YAMANE EEP/HSG, CPC, FIN  SB2964
HB2496
Nanakuli-Waianae Complex Area; Schools; Air Conditioning; Capital Improvement Project; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOLS IN THE NANAKULI-WAIANAE COMPLEX AREA.
Appropriates funds for schools in the Nanakuli-Waianae complex area for capital improvement projects to install, repair, and maintain air conditioning in those schools.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. GATES, ELI, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS, TODD, San Buenaventura LHE, FIN  SB3034
HB2497
Public Contracts; Living Wage
RELATING TO A LIVING WAGE.
Requires employers doing business with state agencies pursuant to a contract, subcontract, lease, sublease, permit, or license, to pay to each of its employees a wage of not less than $15 per hour worked, adjusted annually for any increase in the cost of living. Requires concessionaires to retain employees of prior concessionaires.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 AQUINO (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN
HB2498 HD1
Energy Retrofitting; Cost Savings; Accountability; Appropriations
RELATING TO ENERGY RESOURCES.
Amends the amount of budget appropriations for energy expenditures that agencies performing energy efficiency or renewable energy system retrofitting are entitled to receive. Repeals the required setting aside of a portion of moneys saved through the retrofitting. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LUKE EET/GVO, WAM
HB2499 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Board of Directors; Composition; Maui Members
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Adding two members as at-large appointments to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Corporate Board, for a total of nineteen members. Reduces the number of Maui members on the Board from three to two members. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. LUKE CPH, WAM
HB2500
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and makes additional appropriations for fiscal biennium 2019-2021 to fund the operations of executive branch agencies and programs.
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LUKE WAM
HB2501
CIP; Twenty-eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-eighth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 MIZUNO FIN
HB2502 HD1
DOH; SHPDA; Health; Hospitals; Certificate of Need; Rural Areas; Workforce Availability
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Includes the relationship to the existing health care system of an area, including the availability of workforce, as a criterion that the State Health Planning and Development Agency may adopt as part of its certificate of need review. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, ICHIYAMA, LOWEN, WILDBERGER CPH, WAM
HB2503
Hawaii Health Authority; Comprehensive Health Plan; Unfunded Liabilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.
Directs HHA to submit to the legislature a comprehensive health plan that includes an all-payer model and a funding source for the unfunded liabilities of the employer-union health benefits trust fund. Amends the requirements for appointment to HHA. Appropriates funds to HHA for the hiring of an executive director and other staff and expenses necessary for the authority.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 MIZUNO, CACHOLA, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, WILDBERGER, Brower, Creagan, DeCoite, San Buenaventura HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN
HB2504 HD2
Balance Billing; Surprise Billing; Prohibitions; Health Insurance; Nonparticipating Providers; Dispute Resolution
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Establishes disclosure and consent requirements for nonparticipating health care providers. Prohibits nonparticipating health care providers from balance billing patients in specific circumstances. Requires the use of dispute solution when a dispute exists as to the reimbursement of a nonparticipating provider. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Belatti, DeCoite, Har, Okimoto, Tokioka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, ICHIYAMA, WILDBERGER HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2278
HB2505
Taxation; Task Force; Fixed Income; Tax Liability
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires the Director of Taxation to convene a task force to examine the income tax law to ensure that pension income is excluded from taxation.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 MIZUNO, BROWER, CACHOLA, WILDBERGER, Creagan, DeCoite, Ichiyama FIN
HB2506 HD1
Certificates of Stillbirth; Vital Statistics; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Requires the department of health to issue a certificate of stillbirth, upon request of the parent or parents named on a fetal death certificate issued in the case of a stillbirth. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. ELI, MIZUNO CPH, WAM
HB2507 HD1
Tobacco; Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Minimum Age; Tobacco Sales
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale or furnishing of tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices, to persons under twenty-five years of age. Increases the minimum age from twenty-one years of age to twenty-five years of age for purchase and possession of tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices and increases fines. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) San Buenaventura voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, Gates, Holt, D. Kobayashi, McDermott, Quinlan, Todd voting no (7) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). CREAGAN, MIZUNO HLT, JUD, FIN
HB2508 HD1
Industry Certification Awards; Public High Schools; Charter Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes industry certificate awards to incentivize public high schools and charter schools with grades nine through twelve to encourage students to obtain industry-recognized certifications. Requires the department of education and state public charter school commission to submit an annual report containing specified information about the progress of the incentivization. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). WOODSON, BELATTI, CREAGAN, CULLEN, ELI, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, WARD, YAMASHITA, DeCoite LHE/LAB, FIN  SB3013
HB2509 HD1
Public Schools; Air Conditioning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Education to install air conditioning in public schools that prioritize the project. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to EDU, WAM. WOODSON, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, ELI, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, WARD EDU, WAM
HB2510 HD1
Board of Education; Public Meetings; Oral Testimony; Community Forums
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Requires the board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items at the end of each public meeting through June 30, 2025. Requires a report to the legislature on implementing open forums. Takes effect on July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). WOODSON, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, TAKUMI, YAMASHITA LHE, JUD, FIN  SB2664
HB2511 HD1
Charter Schools; Facilities Funding; Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Provides funding for the rental or lease of facilities through legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, lease or rent assistance, and repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. WOODSON, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TAKUMI, WARD EDU, WAM
HB2512 HD1
Historic Preservation; Review of Proposed Projects; DLNR; Counties; Qualified Archaeologists
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes DLNR to delegate to qualified archaeologists employed by the counties the authority to perform reviews of proposed projects under the historic preservation program, under certain conditions. Provides that proposed projects under the program are deemed automatically approved if the archaeological review is not completed within 30 calendar days. Provides that challenges to an archaeological review are subject to an expedited hearing before the supreme court. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). WOODSON, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, YAMASHITA WLH, FIN
HB2513
Contractors; Contractors Licensing Board; Bonding Requirements; Surety
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Increases the minimum amount of the surety bond, from $5,000 to $25,000, that the contractors license board may require from a licensee or applicant seeking to become a specialty contractor or general contractor.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 JOHANSON LAB, CPC, FIN
HB2514
CIP; Forty-first Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-first representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 CABANILLA ARAKAWA FIN
HB2515
Department of Accounting and General Services; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; 1924 Hanapepe Massacre; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE 1924 HANAPEPE MASSACRE.
Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to erect monuments and displays on Kauai, and support other specified awareness efforts, to memorialize the 1924 Hanapepe Massacre victims and the contributions of Kauai sugar plantation laborers as a whole. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA, FIN, referral sheet 5 CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, MIZUNO, TAKUMI, Brower, Hashimoto, D. Kobayashi, C. Lee, Nakashima, San Buenaventura TIA, FIN
HB2516
Affordable Housing; County General Plan; Housing Projects
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires that projects under chapter 201H, HRS, in a county having a population of more than 100,000 but less than 1,000,0000 be consistent with the county general plan or require that all units of the project shall be affordable housing in perpetuity.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY, WILDBERGER HSG/WLH, FIN
HB2517
DLNR; Honolua Bay; Maintenance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HONOLUA BAY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the maintenance of Honolua Bay on the island of Maui.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA, FIN, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, WILDBERGER TIA, FIN
HB2518
Director of Finance; County of Maui; DLNR; CIP; R-1 Water Delivery System; Water Reservoirs; West Maui; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to the County of Maui for the upgrade of that county's R-1 water delivery systems and the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the upgrade of certain water reservoirs located in the forest watershed areas on Maui.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MCKELVEY, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, WILDBERGER WLH, FIN
HB2519
DNLR; Lifeguards; Appropriation; Puu Kekaa ($)
RELATING TO SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to provide access to state land for lifeguards at Puu Kekaa on the island of Maui, an area under the jurisdiction of Department of Land and Natural Resources.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY WLH, FIN
HB2520
Stadium Authority; Stadium Development District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Repeals and reestablishes the stadium development district under the jurisdiction of the stadium authority. Establishes the stadium development special fund. Expands the powers and duties of the stadium authority. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 9 LUKE, CULLEN LAB, FIN  SB3167
HB2521
CIP; Kaiser School District; 17th Representative District; 18th Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR KAISER COMPLEX SCHOOLS IN THE SEVENTEENTH AND EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.
Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project to provide the remaining Kaiser Complex schools air conditioning for the 17th and 18th Representative Districts.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD FIN
HB2522 HD1
DOH; Substance Use; Mental Health Conditions; CARES; Homelessness; Stabilization Beds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires DOH to establish a continuum of stabilization beds statewide by repurposing unused state facilities for short-term residential use by non-forensic patients with substance abuse or mental health conditions, and accessing and triaging the patients to a clinically appropriate level of care through the Hawaii coordinated access resources entry system. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, WARD, WOODSON CPH/HMS, WAM
HB2523
CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 SAN BUENAVENTURA FIN
HB2524
PSD; Mental Health First Aid Training; Mental Health Disorders; Mental Health Crises
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires PSD to establish a mental health first aid training program that provides mandatory eight-hour sessions triennially for law enforcement, correctional officers, and other public safety officials under PSD.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on PVM/HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, KONG, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, OHNO, SAY, TAKAYAMA, WARD, WOODSON, McDermott PVM/HSH, FIN
HB2525 HD2
DHS; Emergency Department Homelessness Assessment Pilot Program; Medical Respite Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Extends the emergency department homelessness assessment pilot program and medical respite pilot program to December 31, 2021. Appropriates funds. Effective December 31, 2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, B. KOBAYASHI, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, WARD, WOODSON HMS, WAM  SB3117
HB2526 HD2 SD1
DHS; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the operating budget of the department of human services for fiscal year 2020-2021. Takes effect on December 31, 2059. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, WARD HMS, WAM  SB3118
HB2527 HD1 SD1
Low-income Housing Tax Credit; Internal Revenue Code; Qualified Low-Income Buildings
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and passive activity loss do not apply to the state low-income housing tax credit allocations after 12/31/2019. Extends the time period in which to claim the low-income housing tax credit. Enables state partnerships to claim the tax credit even if the partnerships are not considered partners for federal tax purposes. Takes effect on approval. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. HASHEM, BROWER, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMASHITA HOU, WAM
HB2528 HD1
Veterinarians; Good Samaritan Protection; Report; Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; Dog Fighting; Animal Abuse; Civil Liability Immunity
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Provides veterinarians who provide emergency care to an animal immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Provides veterinarians who render emergency treatment when there is no veterinarian-client-patient relationship, immunity from civil liability in the absence of gross negligence. Requires veterinarians to report to law enforcement events of animal injury, death, or abuse where there is reasonable cause to believe that it relates to dog fighting or animal abuse and gives veterinarians immunity for civil liability for making the reports. Effective July 1, 2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). HASHEM, CREAGAN, DECOITE, C. LEE, SAY, TAKAYAMA, YAMASHITA AGR, JUD, FIN  SB2985
HB2529
CIP; Eighteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighteenth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 HASHEM FIN
HB2530 HD1
University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund; University of Hawaii Foundation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Removes the $3 million cap on the amount the University of Hawaii system can expend from the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM. HASHEM, DECOITE, MORIKAWA, OHNO, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WOODSON HRE, WAM  SB2560
HB2531
Iolani Palace; State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII MUSEUM OF MONARCHY HISTORY.
Appropriates funds for the purposes of restoration, repair, maintenance, operation, and 1 permanent full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) groundskeeper for Iolani Palace.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/TIA, FIN, referral sheet 5 ONISHI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HOLT, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO WLH/TIA, FIN  SB3011
HB2532 HD1 SD1
HDOA; Invasive Species; Two-Lined Spittlebug; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for its efforts to mitigate and control two-lined spittlebug infestations in the State. Takes effect on 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ONISHI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HOLT, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD AEN, WAM  SB3042
HB2533 HD1 SD1
Capital Improvement Projects; CIP; GO Bonds; State Archives; Master Plan; Archive Facilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance plans for a state archives master plan. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/15/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ONISHI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HOLT, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, TODD GVO/LCA, WAM  SB2959
HB2534 HD1
County of Hawaii; Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds for the career criminal prosecution unit of the office of the prosecuting attorney of the county of Hawaii. Takes effect on July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. ONISHI, CREAGAN, C. LEE, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS, TODD, San Buenaventura JDC, WAM
HB2535
CIP; Forty-fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fourth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 GATES FIN
HB2536
CIP; 21st Representative District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 21st Representative District.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 NISHIMOTO FIN
HB2537
Chapter 42F; Grants; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF GRANTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 42F, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Appropriates operating and capital improvement grants for fiscal year 2020. Effective 7/1/2020.
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NISHIMOTO WAM
HB2538 HD1
DBEDT; FDA; Sea Salt Products; Color Additives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide education and support to local businesses regarding the federal Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on colored sea salt. Requires Hawaii sea salt industries to collectively pay fifty per cent of the cost to conduct and submit to the federal Food and Drug Administration any research, studies, or analysis required for federal Food and Drug Administration approval of color additives used in Hawaii sea salt. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). HASHEM EDB, FIN  SB2098
HB2539
Cancer Research Fund; State Lottery Commission; Lottery
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a State Lottery Commission to fund cancer research, community health centers, trauma systems, and emergency medical services. Amends disposition of funds from the State cigarette tax. Exempts the State lottery from the statutory definition of gambling.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB/HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 CREAGAN, KONG, MIZUNO EDB/HLT, JUD, FIN
HB2540 HD1
Cigarettes; Cigarette Tax; Excise Tax
RELATING TO CIGARETTES.
Increases the excise tax to an unspecified amount for each cigarette sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/6/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, D. Kobayashi, McDermott, Quinlan, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Saiki, Yamashita excused (3). CREAGAN, MIZUNO HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB2541 HD1
Income Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit; Minimum Wage
RELATING TO HELPING WORKING FAMILIES.
Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Increases and amends the refundable food/excise tax credit by basing the amount of the credit on a taxpayer's Hawaii earned income and federal adjusted gross income. Increases minimum wage rate to $11.00 per hour beginning on 1/1/2021, $12.00 per hour beginning on 1/1/2022, $12.50 per hour beginning on 1/1/2023, and $13.00 per hour beginning on 1/1/2024. (HD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA LCA, WAM  SB3102
HB2542
Affordable Housing; HHFDC; Lease of State Lands; Boundary Amendments; SHPD; Historic Preservation; Counties; Condominiums; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to lease real property for a period not to exceed 99 years for the development of certain projects that include affordable housing. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report to the legislature that identifies all state lands that may be developed for multi-unit dwellings. Authorizes the issuance of $200,000,000 in general obligation bonds, with the proceeds used for the establishment of infrastructure to support the development of housing on lands near the University of Hawaii West Oahu campus. Authorizes the issuance of $75,000,000 in general obligation bonds, with the proceeds used for affordable housing infrastructure in counties with a resident population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes a state or county department or agency to petition the appropriate county land use decision-making authority, rather than the Land Use Commission, for a change in the boundary of a district involving land areas between 15 acres and 25 acres where the majority of the development will be for affordable housing. Authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to delegate the responsibility of historic preservation project reviews to the impacted county. Establishes the Office of the Housing Ombudsman. Removes the existing statutory cap on the amount of conveyance tax revenues that are deposited into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG/FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA HSG/FIN  SB3104
HB2543 HD1
DHS; DOE; Preschool Open Doors Program; Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
Requires parents or guardians of public school and charter school kindergarten students to disclose information on the student's prior child care program or prekindergarten attendance, if any, for the purpose of determining areas having the highest need for prekindergarten and child care programs. Requires assessment of public school and charter school kindergarten students. Removes public charter school prekindergarten programs from the administrative authority of the Executive Office on Early Learning. Establishes the preschool open doors special fund. Expands Preschool Open Doors Program eligibility from 4-year-old children to all children who are 3- to 4-years old who are in the 2 years prior to kindergarten entry. Requires annual reporting regarding the revenues and expenditures of the early learning special fund. Establishes a program for the Department of Human Services to award grants for preschools. Appropriates funds and authorizes positions for the Preschool Open Doors Program. Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to expand its information technology system for the purpose of managing information on prekindergarten attendance and child care need and to contract for and operate preschool and child care programs. Establishes the Early Learning Coordinator position within the Office of the Governor. Establishes the goal of providing all children who are 3 to 4 years old who are in the 2 years prior to kindergarten entry with enrollment in a preschool program by the year 2030 and assigns that responsibility to the Early Learning Coordinator. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for building classrooms for Hawaiian language immersion pre-kindergarten programs. Appropriates funds for building early learning services classrooms on public library property. Appropriates funds. (HB2543 HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA EDU, WAM  SB3101
HB2544
School Facilities Agency; BOE; DOE; Facility; Maintenance; Construction; Repair; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY.
Establishes the School Facilities Agency to be responsible for all public school development, planning, and construction, related to capital improvement projects assigned by the Legislature, Governor, or Board of Education. Transfers statutes pertaining to the Hawaii 3R's and 3T's programs to a new School Facilities Agency statutory subpart. Places management of school impact fees with the agency. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE/FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI, AQUINO, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA LHE/FIN  SB3103
HB2545
Contested Case Hearings; Supreme Court; Expedited Review
RELATING TO CONTESTED CASES.
Precludes aggrieved persons from filing additional appeals with the supreme court arising in contested case hearings of the commission on water resource management, land use commission, public utilities commission, Hawaii community development authority, and those involving conservation districts regarding contested issues that those aggrieved persons knew or may have known but did not raise before the agency issued a final decision.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) JUD, FIN
HB2546
CIP; Twenty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-sixth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI FIN
HB2547 HD1 SD1
HCDA; HHFDC; Reserved Housing; Workforce Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Consolidates the administration of low- and moderate-income housing into a single program by authorizing the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to administer new reserved housing and workforce housing units in community development districts. Provides that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may adopt rules to allow owners to obtain home equity lines of credit, refinance their units, or pay their shared equity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, BROWER, ELI, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI HOU, WAM
HB2548
Courts of Appeal; Sua Sponte Decisions
RELATING TO COURTS OF APPEAL.
Prohibits courts of appeal from affirming, modifying, reversing, or vacating a matter on grounds other than those raised by the parties to the proceeding, unless the parties are provided the opportunity to brief the court and present oral argument on the matter.
(H) 2/25/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI, BELATTI, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA JUD
HB2549 SD1
Hawaii State Supreme Court; Written Opinions; Constitutional Amendments; Ratification Question
RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Requires the language and meaning of any proposed constitutional amendment and ratification question to be as simple, concise, and direct as possible considering the complexity of the subject matter. Allows the presiding officers of the Legislature to request a written opinion of the Supreme Court regarding the legality of a proposed amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution and the corresponding constitutional ratification question. Requires the court to provide a written opinion within 14 days of receipt of the request. Prohibits any appeal of a written opinion. (SD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI, BELATTI, C. LEE, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA JDC, WAM
HB2550 HD1
Family Court; Supreme Court; Direct Appeal
RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURT.
Makes decisions of the family court appealable to the supreme court instead of the intermediate court of appeals. Requires the supreme court to render a final decision on appeals from family court orders within 180 days. Encourages a reduction in the number of remands to the family court. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to JDC, WAM. SAIKI, BELATTI, C. LEE, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA JDC, WAM
HB2551 HD1
Budget; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; International Affairs; Operating Expenses; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Makes an appropriation for the support of international sister state relations. Requires a report to the legislature. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). B. KOBAYASHI, HASHEM, Nakamura EDB, FIN  SB3088
HB2552 HD1
Intoxicating Liquor; License; Agriculture; Manufacturing
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Exempts applications for a class 1 license on land designated as agricultural by state or county zoning laws and for which the majority of the agricultural products used in the manufacturing of the liquor are grown and produced in the State by the license holder from the automatic refusal provision that may be invoked by a majority of nearby voters or real estate owners. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/9/2020- Re-Referred to CPH, JDC/WAM. MORIKAWA, BROWER, CREAGAN, ELI, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, OHNO, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA CPH, JDC/WAM  SB2975
HB2553
CIP; Eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 HASHIMOTO FIN
HB2554
University of Hawaii; STEM Teacher Education; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
Establishes a network improvement community task force to develop a K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teacher education degree for the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE/EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5 HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, QUINLAN, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Yamashita LHE/EDB, FIN  SB2691
HB2555 HD1
Land Conservation Fund; DLNR; Maui County; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NA WAI EHA WATERSHED.
Appropriates money out of the land conservation fund for the acquisition of 11,020 acres of the Na Wai Eha watershed in Wailuku, Maui. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). HASHIMOTO, BELATTI, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HOLT, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA WLH, FIN  SB2692
HB2556 HD1
Abandoned Vehicles; Withholding of Registration; Revocation of License; Penalties and Fines
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Authorizes the withholding and revocation of vehicle registrations and driver's licenses for those who abandon a vehicle under specified conditions. Authorizes the assessment and collection of charges relating to abandoned and derelict vehicles. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA TRS, JDC/WAM
HB2557
Short-term Rentals; Hosting Platforms; Counties
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Makes explicit the counties' authority to regulate hosting platforms providing booking services for short-term rentals. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of "short-term rental" for this purpose.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 HASHIMOTO, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, ELI, GATES, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OHNO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Nakashima TIA, JUD, FIN  SB3001
HB2558
Electric Vehicles; Parking Fees; Airports; Airline Passengers; Sunset Date
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Limits the electric vehicle parking fee exemption at airports to drivers of electric vehicles who are airline passengers, as evidenced by a valid airline ticket or boarding pass. Extends the repeal date of Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, from 6/30/2020 to 6/30/2028.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/TRN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 NISHIMOTO, AQUINO, LOWEN, LUKE EEP/TRN, LMG, FIN
HB2559
DLIR; Order of Wage Payment Violation; Wage and Hour; Enforcement; Penalties
RELATING TO WAGES.
Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue an order of wage payment violation to an employer in violation of provisions regarding wage and hour. Establishes penalties, enforcement, and appeal procedures related to orders of wage payment violations. Amends the "wage" definition under Chapter 387, Hawaii Revised Statutes, wage and hour law, to include compensation for labor or services rendered by an employee, whether the amount is determined on a time, task, piece, commission, or other basis of calculation.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 AQUINO LAB, JUD, FIN
HB2560
Wages; Employment; Vacation Leave; Sick Leave; Paid Time Off
RELATING TO WAGES.
Amends the definition of "wages" in state law regarding wages and other compensation to include any paid time off or personal time off, or holiday, sick, or vacation pay earned and payable in accordance with the terms of an employer's policy or a written agreement with the employer.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 AQUINO LAB, FIN
HB2561 HD2
Prescription Drugs; Prescription Affordability Commission; Reimbursement; Rates; Appropriation
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG RATE SETTING.
Establishes the prescription affordability commission within the department of commerce and consumer affairs to review prescription drug costs and establish levels of reimbursement. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO HLT, CPC, FIN  SB3045
HB2562 HD2
Common Interest Communities; Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Resignation; Vacancies; Board of Directors
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Specifies the manner in which a member of a board of a planned community association or condominium association may resign. Limits a planned community association board's ability to fill a vacancy. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/11/2020- The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPH were as follows: 7 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, S. Chang, Nishihara, Ruderman, L. Thielen, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA CPH, JDC
HB2563 HD1 SD1
Planned Community Associations; Nonprofit Corporations; Directors
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes requirements for cumulative voting and the removal of directors of planned community associations. Exempts planned community associations from certain requirements regarding cumulative voting for and the removal of directors under the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. TAKUMI, ICHIYAMA CPH, JDC
HB2564
University of Hawaii; Cancer Research
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes an organized research unit for cancer research within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.
(H) 2/7/2020- The committee(s) on LHE/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. BELATTI LHE/HLT, FIN  SB2575
HB2565 HD2 SD1
HDOA; Department of Health; Pesticides; Restricted Use Pesticides; Nonrestricted Use Pesticides; Pesticide Disposal Collection Program; Steering Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Establishes the Pesticide Disposal Collection Program within the Department of Agriculture to provide a one-time, affordable, and environmentally accessible means for the disposal of restricted and nonrestricted use pesticides from a bona fide agricultural entity. Convenes a Pesticide Disposal Collection Program Steering Committee to guide and monitor the program. Increases fines for pesticide use violations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. DECOITE, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAY, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA AEN, JDC/WAM  SB3098
HB2566 HD1
Traffic; Road Safety; Overtaking of Vehicles
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires vehicles on any two-lane roadway that provides for two-way movement of traffic, proceeding at less than the speed limit, where passing or overtaking another vehicle is not possible or permitted, and a line of five or more vehicles has formed immediately behind the vehicle, to move off the roadway at the nearest location where sufficient space exists for trailing vehicles to overtake. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). DECOITE, AQUINO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, HAR, HASHIMOTO, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAY, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA TRN, JUD, FIN  SB2679
HB2567
Psilocybin; Working Group; Department of Health
RELATING TO PSILOCYBIN.
Establishes temporary Medicinal Psilocybin Working Group. Requires reports to the Legislature.
(H) 1/30/2020- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. C. LEE, MIZUNO, TAKUMI, WILDBERGER, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura, Yamashita HLT, JUD, FIN
HB2568 HD1
GoFarm Hawaii; Food Sustainability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the GoFarm Hawaii program. Requires GoFarm Hawaii to provide the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture with an annual report of the program's goals and a semi-annual report outlining program outputs and outcomes. Effective July 1, 2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LHE with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). C. LEE, CREAGAN, KITAGAWA, MIZUNO, WOODSON AGR, LHE, FIN  SB2723
HB2569
Farm Animals; Cruel Confinement; Sales
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Beginning 1/1/2021, prohibits the confinement of specified farm animals in a cruel manner and prohibits business owners and operators from selling certain products made from those animals.
(H) 2/3/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-05-20 8:35AM in conference room 312. C. LEE, CREAGAN, MIZUNO AGR, JUD  SB3153
HB2570
Herbicide; Procurement List; Prohibition
RELATING TO HERBICIDES.
Requires the DOE to maintain a list of herbicides approved for procurement. Prohibits the procurement of herbicides containing glyphosate. Prohibits the use of herbicides on school campuses without the approval of the head of the Auxiliary Services Branch. Effective July 1, 2022.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB/LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, CREAGAN, MIZUNO LAB/LHE, JUD, FIN
HB2571 HD1
Theft in the Second Degree; Bicycle; Misdemeanor; Felony
RELATING TO THEFT.
Amends the offense of theft in the second degree to include theft of property commonly used to store items of personal or monetary value, including any purse, handbag, or wallet. Requires property owners to hold illegally parked bicycles found on their property for seven days. Provides that for the first offense of theft of a bicycle, a person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, for the second and each subsequent offense, shall be guilty of a class C felony. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO JDC, WAM
HB2572 HD2
Privacy; Attorney General; Personal Information; Geolocation Information; Search Warrants; Notice; Deep Fakes
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Modernizes "personal information" for the purposes of security breach of personal information law. Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Amends provisions relating to electronic eavesdropping law. Prohibits certain manipulated images of individuals. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE CPH/TEC, JDC
HB2573 HD1
Sex Trafficking; Statute of Limitations; Prosecution
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Authorizes a prosecution for sex trafficking to be commenced at any time. Effective 7/1/2030. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, SAIKI, THIELEN, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Brower JDC
HB2574
Penal Code; Fines; Fees; Special Fund; Task Force
RELATING TO CRIME PREVENTION.
Imposes a 1% crime prevention reward fee on all persons required to pay a fine for a penal offense. Establishes the crime prevention reward special fund to compensate individuals for the truthful reporting of penal offenses. Establishes the crime prevention reward task force to make recommendations on the administration of the crime prevention reward fee. Requires a report to the Legislature.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, MIZUNO JUD, FIN
HB2575
County Elections; Civics Practice Test; Pilot Program
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the office of elections to establish a pilot program requiring candidates for county election to take the civics practice test published by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Requires the office of elections to publish whether each candidate passes or fails the practice test.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. C. LEE JUD, FIN
HB2576
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park Leases; Non-agricultural Park Land Leases; Qualifications; Terms; Preferences; Improvements
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.
Gives preference rights for an agricultural park lot and a non-agricultural park land lease to lessees who have made a significant improvement. Adds the same preferences for a non-agricultural park land lease as those for an agricultural park lot lease.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 ONISHI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HAR, HOLT, LOWEN, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, YAMANE, Perruso, San Buenaventura, Wildberger AGR/WLH, FIN  SB3114
HB2577
HDOA; DLNR; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Land Transfer; Deadline; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Clarifies that agriculture activities in non-agricultural park lands may include the care and production of pasture lands. Requires the transfer of certain lands from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature on compliance with the land transfers. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 ONISHI, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HAR, HOLT, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, YAMANE, Perruso, San Buenaventura, Wildberger AGR/WLH, FIN  SB2812
HB2578 HD1
DLNR; Public Lands; Redevelopment; Waiakea Peninsula; Appropriation
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Authorizes the designation of areas or regions of public lands classified as commercial, industrial, resort and hotel, and the establishment and implementation of guidelines for the redevelopment of the areas or regions. Designates the public lands on the Waiakea peninsula on the island of Hawaii as the Waiakea Peninsula Redevelopment District. Allows the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue a rent reduction or waiver for certain lessees' expenses for demolition or provision of basic infrastructure. Authorizes a local redevelopment agency to contract with a developer for construction of non-residential projects on public land within a redevelopment area. Exempts the costs of construction of work or improvements of a redevelopment project from general excise and use taxes. Takes effect upon the County of Hawaii repealing the Banyan Drive Hawaii redevelopment agency. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. ONISHI, BELATTI, CREAGAN, HOLT, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAIKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE WTL/EET, WAM  SB3115
HB2579 HD1
DOH; Minimum Hazard Threshold Levels; Technical Advisory Committee Approval; Notice
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires DOH to provide advanced notice to affected public agencies of proposed changes or variances in minimum hazard threshold levels. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON EEP/HLT, FIN
HB2580 HD1
Mental Health First Aid Training; Judiciary ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the judiciary to establish a mental health first aid training program that provides mandatory eight-hour sessions triennially for personnel in the district and family courts whose duties include proceedings for restraining or protective orders. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). OKIMOTO HLT/HSH, JUD, FIN
HB2581
Promoting a Dangerous Drug; Third Degree; Fourth Degree; Misdemeanor; Retroactive Application
RELATING TO CRIME.
Creates a new offense, promoting a dangerous drug in the fourth degree, for possession of any amount of any dangerous drug, as a misdemeanor. Amends promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree to possessing 1/16 ounce of specified dangerous drugs. Makes prior convictions of promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree a misdemeanor.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 WILDBERGER, CREAGAN, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, San Buenaventura JUD, FIN
HB2582
Temporary Staff of the Legislature; Overtime Compensation
RELATING TO TEMPORARY STAFF OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Requires the legislature to provide overtime compensation to temporary staff for hours worked in excess of forty hours in a workweek. Outlines the available remedies for a violation.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 WILDBERGER, CREAGAN, ICHIYAMA, B. KOBAYASHI, MCDERMOTT, MIZUNO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, Nakashima, San Buenaventura LAB, LMG, FIN  SB3083
HB2583
Light-duty Motor Vehicles; Parking Facilities; Electric Vehicles; Charging Infrastructure; Procurement Code; Citizen Suits
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Beginning January 1, 2022, requires that one hundred per cent of a state agency's light-duty motor vehicle purchases or leases be restricted to non fossil fuel powered vehicles, subject to specified exemptions. Provides for withholding of procurement funds if an agency violates this requirement. Authorizes citizen suits. Expands the State's existing electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements for parking facilities.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/TRN, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 WILDBERGER, CREAGAN, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, OHNO, PERRUSO, TARNAS EEP/TRN, LAB, FIN  SB2979
HB2584
State Poker Commission; DBEDT; DCCA; DOTAX; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE POKER COMMISSION.
Establishes a State Poker Commission to oversee the licensing and operation of live poker rooms in the State. Designates as commissioners the respective directors of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Commerce and Consumer Affairs; and Taxation; or their designees. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB/IAC, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 HOLT EDB/IAC, CPC, FIN
HB2585 HD1
OHA; B&F; Public Land Trust; Pro Rata Share; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Requires all grants or contracts awarded by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be approved by its board of trustees. Establishes a public land trust revenues negotiating committee to determine the increase to the annual amount of the income and proceeds from the public land trust that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs shall receive annually under the state constitution and other state law. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to conduct an annual financial review of the amounts of revenue generated from the public land trust. Requires the Office of Planning to assist in the financial review by liaising with affected departments and agencies. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). HOLT, QUINLAN WLH, JUD, FIN
HB2586
OHA; HCDA; Kakaako; Residential Land Use Development; Public Hearing
RELATING TO HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to seek residential development of lands in Kakaako Community Development District owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Requires a public hearing prior to submission by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Hawaii Community Development Authority of any plan or proposal for any residential development.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5 HOLT WLH/HSG, FIN
HB2587
DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission; Claims; Task Force
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes within the Department Hawaiian Home Lands, for administrative purposes only, a Hawaiian home lands outstanding claims task force. Requires a report to the Legislature.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 HOLT, AQUINO, CULLEN, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, YAMASHITA, Brower WLH, FIN
HB2588 HD1
DHHL; Lessees; Churning
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Prohibits lessees who sell or transfer land from obtaining subsequent leases of the same class of land unless the subsequent lease is acquired pursuant to section 209 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, or the prior lease interest held by the lessee was a partial interest held with another lessee or lessees. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to HWN, JDC/WAM. HOLT, AQUINO, CULLEN, HASHIMOTO, QUINLAN, Brower, Matayoshi, Yamashita HWN, JDC/WAM  SB2389
HB2589
Transit-Oriented Development; CIP; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for planning a mixed-use residential development, including 1 or more parking structures, on the land currently occupied by the Waipahu Civic Center.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN/HSG, WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 AQUINO TRN/HSG, WLH, FIN  SB3108
HB2590 HD2 SD1
Department of Transportation; Autonomous Vehicles Testing Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
Establishes within DOT an autonomous vehicles testing pilot program. Requires report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH/WAM. AQUINO, BROWER, CULLEN, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, C. LEE, MATAYOSHI, WOODSON, YAMANE, Okimoto TRS, CPH/WAM
HB2591 HD1
Marine Resources; DLNR; Marine 30x30 Initiative; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to provide DLNR with necessary resources associated with the marine 30x30 initiative, including funds for team and staff travel, strategic communication and outreach, professional facilitation, and management plan development. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara. TARNAS, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, TODD, YAMASHITA, Wildberger WTL, WAM
HB2592
AG; Organized Crime Unit; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Appropriate funds for staff positions in the Department of the Attorney General's organized crime unit.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 TAKAYAMA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCDERMOTT, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, D. Kobayashi JUD, FIN
HB2593
Clean Ground Transportation; Motor Vehicle Dealers; Prohibition; Gasoline-Powered
RELATING TO GROUND TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits the sale of new motor vehicles that are solely powered by fossil fuels and designed for personal use beginning January 1, 2030, by motor vehicle dealers and salespersons.
(H) 2/7/2020- Re-referred to TRN/EEP, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 21 OHNO, BROWER, CREAGAN, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, San Buenaventura TRN/EEP, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB2594 HD2
ETS; Blockchain Technology; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY.
Requires ETS to establish a blockchain working group to determine a recommended definition for blockchain technology and recommendations for individuals, businesses, and state agencies to use blockchain technology and report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. OHNO, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKUMI TEC, WAM
HB2595 HD1
Cable Television; Cable Operators; Required Cable Service; DCCA
RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION.
Amends the factors the director of commerce and consumer affairs must consider when determining whether cable service should be made available upon a new application of a cable franchise. Requires that the director require cable operators make cable service available to residences in their service area where there is a minimum density of at least twenty-five homes per linear mile, except when service is available from an unspecified number of other cable operators. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). OHNO, BELATTI, BROWER, CREAGAN, GATES, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2432
HB2596 HD1
Broadband Service Infrastructure Grant Program; Unserved and Underserved Areas
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the broadband service infrastructure grant program to award grants to applicants to extend deployment of facilities used to provide broadband service to unserved and underserved areas of the State. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). OHNO, BELATTI, BROWER, CREAGAN, GATES, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA EDB/IAC, CPC, FIN  SB2433
HB2597
CIP; Twenty-seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-seventh representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 OHNO FIN
HB2598 HD1
Department of Transportation; Abandoned Vehicles; Derelict Vehicles; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ABANDONED AND DERELICT VEHICLES.
Establishes the abandoned and derelict vehicles task force to make recommendations to ensure the proper identification and disposal of abandoned and derelict vehicles left on the State's highways. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. CULLEN, AQUINO, LUKE, YAMANE TRS, WAM
HB2599
Department of Education; CIP; County Permits and Fees
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Exempts new public school construction from county permits and fees for public works infrastructure. Effective 7/1/2020.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 CULLEN, AQUINO, LUKE, YAMANE LHE/WLH, FIN
HB2600 HD1
Water Rates; Water Usage Rates; DOH; Study
RELATING TO WATER RATES.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on the water rates and water usage rates in counties with a population greater than 500,000. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/5/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Saiki excused (2). CULLEN, AQUINO, LUKE, YAMANE WLH, CPC, FIN
HB2601 HD1
LRB; Holidays; Observances; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO OBSERVANCES.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to compile a report of the months and days of the year that have been designated by both chambers of the Legislature as a holiday or a period of recognition or observance within the State. Effective 10/19/2036. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM. CULLEN, AQUINO, LUKE, NAKASHIMA, YAMANE LCA, WAM
HB2602 HD1
Agricultural Lands; Farm Dwelling; Land Subdivisions; Condominium Property Regime
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Amends the definition of "farm dwelling" that applies to allowed uses in the agricultural district. Amends certain land subdivision and condominium property regime laws related to agricultural land, as recommended pursuant to Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to ensure agricultural lands that are organized under a condominium property regime are used for agricultural purposes. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). CULLEN, AQUINO, YAMANE WLH, CPC, FIN  SB2706
HB2603 HD1
Education; DOE; UH; Teachers; Grants for Early College; Career Academies; Hawaii Educator Loan Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish a pilot program that provides grants for high school students enrolled in a career academy program to enroll in college courses through the running start program or other similar programs that allow students to earn college credits that are applicable to the requirements for a career discipline of high need, including teaching. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Expands the eligibility criteria for the Hawaii Educator Loan Program to include students who have graduated from a career academy; provided that the loan recipient agrees to teach for three years at a public school in the State. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii educator loan program revolving fund. Requires reports to legislature. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran. CULLEN, AQUINO, LUKE, TAKUMI, WOODSON EDU/HRE, WAM
HB2604 HD1
Concessions; Substantial Hardship; Public Property; Contracts
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS.
Provides state and county governments more flexibility and discretion to address substantial hardship situations that impact concession contracts. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/6/2020- Re-Referred to GVO/PSM, WAM. CULLEN, AQUINO, BELATTI, LUKE, NAKASHIMA, YAMANE GVO/PSM, WAM
HB2605 HD1
Taxation; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction
RELATING TO TAXATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Sunsets 12/31/2023. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Har voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). BROWER, CREAGAN, HOLT, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TODD, Eli, Matayoshi, Morikawa EDB, FIN  SB2697
HB2606
Affordable Housing; Department of Health; Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires a county agency having jurisdiction over planning and permitting, in any county with a population of 500,000 or more, to determine whether certain affordable housing development projects shall be exempt from the State's environmental impact statement laws pursuant to chapter 11-200.1, subchapter 8, Hawaii Administrative Rules.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH/HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 BROWER, CREAGAN, HAR, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KONG, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Holt, San Buenaventura, Yamashita EEP/WLH/HSG, JUD, FIN  SB2799
HB2607 HD1
Penal Code; Urinating or Defecating in a Public Place; Business District
RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER.
Establishes the offense of urinating or defecating in a public place within business districts. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/10/2020- Re-Referred to JDC. BROWER, CREAGAN, ELI, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura JDC
HB2608
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Amends certain requirements for the state low-income housing tax credit by: changing the tax credit allocation for partnerships; amending filing requirements for tax credit claims; and specifying that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and passive activity loss do not apply with respect to claims for the credit.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 9 BROWER, CREAGAN, ELI, HAR, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura HSG, FIN
HB2609
CIP; Twenty-second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-second representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 BROWER FIN
HB2610 HD2
Rules of Evidence; Hearsay Exceptions; Domestic Violence
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Allows a narrow hearsay exception for statements made by domestic violence victims to certain government officials within 24 hours of an incident of domestic violence and prior to the arrest of the defendant, even if the statement is testimonial in nature, as long as the statement bears sufficient indicia of reliability. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/10/2020- Re-Referred to JDC. MATAYOSHI, BELATTI, ELI, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, TARNAS, San Buenaventura JDC
HB2611
Fireworks; Inspections; Licenses; Fees; Inspections
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases fees imposed upon importers, wholesalers, storage sites, and retailers for licenses on fireworks. Authorizes counties to use fees for costs related to inspecting shipped containers of aerial devices when they are opened.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on PVM/TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATAYOSHI, AQUINO, CULLEN, ELI, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, Belatti, Hashimoto PVM/TRN, CPC, FIN  SB2986
HB2612
Department of Transportation; Interstate H-3; Cultural Impacts Mitigation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an appropriation for road restoration and repair of interstate H-3 and roadways in Haiku valley on the island of Oahu as part of the department of transportation's mitigation of interstate H-3 cultural impacts.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5 MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA TRN, FIN
HB2613
Campaign Spending Commission; Statutes; Rules; Study; Report
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to conduct a study of provisions within the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Hawaii Administrative Rules relating to campaign finance. Requires public hearings on findings and recommendations developed from the study. Requires a report to the Legislature.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 TOKIOKA, DECOITE, HAR JUD, FIN
HB2614
DOE; Workforce Readiness Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes within the Department of Education a Workforce Readiness Program to provide opportunities for students to earn associate degrees, workforce development diplomas, pre-apprenticeship certificates, and other industry-recognized certificates. Requires the department to designate schools, including adult community schools, to participate in the program. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB/LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 TOKIOKA, DECOITE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA LAB/LHE, FIN
HB2615 HD1
Social Services; Monthly Needs Allowance; State Supplemental Payment
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Amends the monthly needs allowance for individuals residing in foster homes, care homes, domiciliary homes, and other long-term care facilities. Amends the state supplemental payment ceiling for domiciliary care paid to recipients who are eligible for federal supplementary security income or public assistance, or both. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. TOKIOKA, DECOITE, HAR, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, YAMANE HMS, JDC/WAM
HB2616
UH; Tuition Waiver; Teacher; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS.
Establishes the teacher tuition waiver program within the University of Hawaii to provide tuition waivers to eligible students seeking to become a teacher. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 TOKIOKA, DECOITE, HAR, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA LAB, LHE, FIN
HB2617
CIP; 14th, 15th, and 16th Representative Districts; GO Bonds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH, FIFTEENTH, AND SIXTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 14th, 15th, and 16th Representative Districts.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 TOKIOKA, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA FIN
HB2618
University of Hawaii; Aging; Senior Health; Kupuna Center; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGING.
Appropriates funding to develop the Charles Atherton House and property into a University of Hawaii kupuna center and support the activities of the University of Hawaii UHealthy Hawaii initiative.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSH, LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 TOKIOKA HSH, LHE, FIN  SB2574
HB2619
Agricultural Villages; Agricultural Districts; LUC; Special Permits; Counties
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL VILLAGES.
Authorizes applicable county planning commissions to issue special permits for agricultural villages in the agricultural district, without the approval of the LUC.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 CREAGAN, CACHOLA, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER AGR/WLH, FIN
HB2620
Agricultural Lands; Second Dwellings
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Subject to certain restrictions, allows second dwellings on agricultural lands in a county with an area greater than 4,000 square miles. Takes effect 01/01/2021.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 CREAGAN, Cabanilla Arakawa AGR/WLH, FIN
HB2621
Individual Wastewater Systems; Agricultural Lots; County Government; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes a county with an area greater than 4,000 square miles to manage individual wastewater systems on agricultural lots greater than 40,000 square feet and located more than one mile from the coastline. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to AGR/EEP, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5 CREAGAN, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, MIZUNO AGR/EEP, HLT, FIN
HB2622
Relating to Visitor Information ($)
RELATING TO VISITOR INFORMATION.
Directs the department of business, economic development and tourism and the department of land and natural resources to create a Hawaii visitor information brochure containing information about protecting the environment and staying safe while visiting. Requires the brochure to be distributed with the state agricultural form.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5 MATSUMOTO, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCDERMOTT, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, PERRUSO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, Brower, Cabanilla Arakawa, San Buenaventura TIA/EEP, FIN
HB2623
Early Childhood Education; Scholarship; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS.
Establishes the early childhood education scholarship program within the University of Hawaii to assist students with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in a preschool classroom of the executive office on early learning public prekindergarten program. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on LHE recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MATSUMOTO, DECOITE, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, OKIMOTO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, Brower, McDermott, San Buenaventura LHE, FIN
HB2624 HD1 SD1
OEQC; Public Records; Environmental Assessments; Environmental Impact Statements ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Requires the Office of Environmental Quality Control to establish, implement, and maintain an interactive website available to the public at no cost that provides certain information and notifications regarding environmental assessment and environmental impact statement actions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MATSUMOTO, BROWER, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, TARNAS, THIELEN, TODD, WILDBERGER, McDermott, San Buenaventura AEN, WAM
HB2625
DOE; Repair and Maintenance; Special Fund; Expenditures
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establishes within the school-level minor repairs and maintenance special fund subaccounts for each school. Authorizes principals to spend the moneys in the subaccounts for minor repairs and maintenance or minor energy efficiency measures of school facilities.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 MATSUMOTO, BROWER, DECOITE, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCDERMOTT, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, OKIMOTO, TARNAS, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WOODSON, San Buenaventura LHE, FIN
HB2626
Public Accountancy; State Board of Public Accountancy; Certified Public Accountants
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.
Establishes procedures and eligibility criteria for a privilege to practice public accountancy in the State for public accountants and certified public accountants licensed in another state with comparable education, examination, and experience requirements. Subjects all holders of a privilege to practice to the regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction of the State Board of Accountancy.
(H) 2/3/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-04-20 9:30AM in conference room 430. D. KOBAYASHI IAC, CPC, FIN
HB2627 HD1
Income Tax; Opportunity Zones; Not Operative
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides that Chapter 1, Subchapter Z (with respect to opportunity zones), of the Internal Revenue Code shall not be operative for the purposes of state income tax law. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/2022. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. D. KOBAYASHI, AQUINO, CULLEN, ELI, TODD, WILDBERGER, Hashimoto, Matayoshi WAM
HB2628 HD2
DCCA; State Bank; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A BANK OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
Directs the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a comprehensive review of relevant state laws to develop legislation to establish a state-operated bank of the State of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to conduct the review. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH, WAM. D. KOBAYASHI, AQUINO, CULLEN, ELI, C. LEE, WILDBERGER, Hashimoto, Matayoshi CPH, WAM
HB2629 HD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Award Deadline
RELATING TO HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to award funds no later than an unspecified number of days after the deadline to file a consolidated application or no later than an unspecified number of days after the filing of a duly submitted consolidated application if no deadline has been established by the corporation. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). HAR, BROWER, CULLEN, DECOITE, ELI, HOLT, KONG, SAY, TOKIOKA HSG, FIN  SB3105
HB2630 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Oahu Region; Department of Health; Transition; Working Group
RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Commence the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system in its entirety from the Hawaii health systems corporation to the department of health, beginning with the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system's budget and position count into the department of health. Enable the Oahu regional health care system, department of health, Hawaii health systems corporation, and other state agencies to manage and implement the processes required to effectuate the completion of such transition. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. Part II takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. MIZUNO, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, HAR, KONG, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER CPH, WAM  SB2982
HB2631
Firearm Permitting; Mental Health; Mandatory Review
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the chief of police in a county issuing a firearm permit to conduct a mandatory review of an applicant's mental health records.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on JUD/PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO, BELATTI, BROWER, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, ICHIYAMA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER JUD/PVM
HB2632 HD1
Emergency Preparedness; Disaster; Major Disaster Fund; Foodbank; Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Authorizes the Governor to issue a proclamation of pre-disaster necessity for the purpose of assisting foodbanking organizations to maintain food stocks for an emergency. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on PVM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. MIZUNO, BELATTI, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, DECOITE, ELI, HAR, B. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER HLT, PVM, FIN
HB2633 HD2
Health; Cannabis; Medical Use; Propagules; Cuttings; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to distribute cannabis propagules and cuttings to individuals authorized to cultivate cannabis plants for medical use, subject to quantity limits and quality requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC/WAM. MIZUNO, BELATTI, CREAGAN, HAR, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WILDBERGER CPH, JDC/WAM
HB2634
Police Officers; Spouses; Retirement; Medical Coverage; Minimum Age Requirement; Employees' Retirement System
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows retired police officers to include their spouses in their medical coverage plans. Eliminates the minimum retirement age requirement of fifty-five years for police officers who became members after June 30, 2012.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 DECOITE LAB, FIN  SB3146
HB2635 HD1
State Plan; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning; Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Report
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for state facility systems in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the office of planning, in partnership with the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, to submit a report to the legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines established by this measure. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, CREAGAN, JOHANSON, LOWEN EET/WTL, WAM
HB2636
Counties; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Special License Plates; Forest Conservation; Ocean Conservation
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
Authorizes the issuance of special license plates to support forest conservation and ocean conservation, with proceeds from the program to be used to fund conservation efforts at the State's beaches, nearshore environment, and forests.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, CREAGAN, JOHANSON, LOWEN, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI TRN/EEP, FIN
HB2637
CIP; Thirty-third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-third representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 KONG FIN
HB2638
Child Abuse; Expedited Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the proceedings.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 KONG, CREAGAN, DECOITE, MIZUNO, ONISHI, SAY, TARNAS, TOKIOKA, WARD, Brower HSH, JUD, FIN  SB2109
HB2639
UH; UHERO; Albizia Trees; Restoration Pilot Project; Economic Analysis; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ALBIZIA TREES.
Requires UHERO to conduct an economic analysis of a potential restoration pilot project in Manoa valley that removes albizia trees, plants native species, and sells the albizia tree lumber for use in local architecture and furniture. Requires a report before the regular session of 2021. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE/EEP/EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5 KONG, BROWER, CREAGAN, DECOITE, MIZUNO, ONISHI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TOKIOKA, WARD LHE/EEP/EDB, FIN
HB2640
Controlled Legalized Gambling; Offshore Gambling; Lottery; Task Force; DBEDT; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LEGALIZED GAMBLING.
Establishes a task force within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to study and recommend to the legislature the feasibility of authorizing controlled legalized gambling in the State, including offshore gambling and a state lottery system, to generate revenues for pay raises for teachers and police officers. Appropriates funds for the study.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 KONG, CREAGAN, DECOITE, MIZUNO, SAY, Brower, San Buenaventura EDB, JUD, FIN
HB2641
Workers' Compensation; Attorney's Fees
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Removes the guidelines for determining attorney's fees for claimants in workers' compensations claims.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LAB, FIN
HB2642
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Personal Injury Protection Benefits; Claims; Penalties
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Clarifies what constitutes reasonable proof for a personal injury protection benefits claim under a motor vehicle insurance policy. Blanks out amount of interest charged on unpaid personal injury protection benefits claims. Establishes a monthly penalty for unpaid personal injury protection benefits claims.
(H) 1/31/2020- Re-referred to IAC, JUD/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 11 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) IAC, JUD/CPC, FIN
HB2643
Preclearance Quarantine Inspection; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS.
Requires the department of agriculture to conduct preclearance quarantine inspections prior to direct travel to or from the State. Appropriates funds to implement a preclearance quarantine inspection.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) AGR, FIN  SB2976
HB2644
Zero Net Energy; Zero Net Waste; Initiative Program; Advisory Council; Public Utilities Commission; Wheeling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes a zero net energy and zero net waste initiative program in the public utilities commission. Establishes a zero net energy and zero net waste advisory council. Designates property controlled by the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority as a microgrid demonstration project. Authorizes the transmission of electric power from one governmental agency's point of generation to another governmental agency's existing transmission lines within the boundaries of the Hawaii ocean science and technology park. Appropriates funds for the zero net energy and zero net waste initiative program.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) EEP, CPC, FIN  SB2746
HB2645
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing Incentive Fund; Tax Credit; Affordable Housing; Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Creates the housing incentive fund to be administered by the Hawaii public housing authority. Allows the fund to be seeded with general obligation bonds. Creates a tax credit for individuals or corporations who contribute to the fund.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG, FIN  SB2695
HB2646 HD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; State Water Code; Water; Reservoirs; Fire Safety
RELATING TO WATER.
Specifies in the state water code that fire safety use is a beneficial use of water. Requires the board of land and natural resources to work with the county governments, Hawaii emergency management agency, and owners to use reservoir water for fire safety. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/10/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) DeCoite, Okimoto, Wildberger voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates excused (1). SAIKI WLH, FIN  SB2828
HB2647
Rural Districts; Dwellings
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Allows one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI HSG/WLH, FIN  SB2689
HB2648
General Excise Tax; County Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; Disaster Relief
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the period that a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from March 31, 2019, to December 31, 2020. Allows a county with a population equal to or less than five hundred thousand that adopts a surcharge on state tax to use surcharge revenues for disaster relief.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB2686
HB2649
County Surcharge; State Tax; Administration
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Extends the authority of a county to adopt a surcharge on state tax from March 31, 2019, to June 30, 2021.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) FIN  SB2685
HB2650
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). SAIKI JUD, FIN  SB3119
HB2651
Zoning; Dwelling Units; Counties; Short-Term Rentals
RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS.
Prohibits bans on dwelling unit rentals having a term between 1 and 5 months for inter-island relocations and visiting workers. Authorizes county councils to adopt any ordinances necessary to implement the prohibition by 6/30/2021.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG/WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) HSG/WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2662
HB2652
Education; Seizure Safe Schools; Seizure Disorder Rescue Medication; School Employee Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEIZURE DISORDER.
Requires schools to have an employee trained to administer seizure disorder rescue medication. Exempts schools that do not have a student with a seizure disorder. Requires a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student and distribution of the plan to employees charged with supervising the student. Requires all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform self-review of seizure disorder materials annually. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI HLT, LHE, FIN  SB2382
HB2653
Taxation; Carbon Emissions Tax; License Tax; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Replaces the environmental response, energy, and food security tax with a carbon emissions tax. Repeals state fuel taxes under the fuel tax law. Takes effect 1/1/2021; provided that repeal of the fuel tax credit for commercial fishers takes effect beginning with taxable years after 12/31/2020.
(H) 2/13/2020- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI EEP, FIN  SB3149
HB2654
Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to address carbon emissions. Increases the tax rate to effectively set a price of $40 per metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions in 2021. Incrementally increases the tax rate over time so that, in 2030, the tax rate shall be equivalent to a carbon price of $80 per metric ton of carbon emissions.
(H) 1/29/2020- Re-referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 8 SAIKI EEP, FIN  SB3150
HB2655
Legislature; Office of the Legislative Analyst; Economic Impact Statements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Requires the office of the legislative analyst to create economic impact statements for bills. Makes an appropriation to the office of the legislative analyst.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LMG, FIN  SB3163
HB2656 HD1
Hawaii Justice League; Loan Repayment; Public Interest; Access to Justice; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO JUSTICE.
Establishes the Hawaii justice league program to provide partial loan repayments on behalf of eligible lawyers that pursue public interest work in Hawaii. Provides for loan repayments by the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law. Establishes the Hawaii justice league revolving fund. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to HRE, WAM/JDC. SAIKI HRE, WAM/JDC  SB2479
HB2657 HD3
Electricity Generation; Coal; Prohibition
RELATING TO A COAL-FREE HAWAII.
Prohibits the issuance or renewal of covered source air permits for coal-burning electricity generation facilities after 12/31/2022. Prohibits the approval of a new, modified, or renewed power purchase agreement for electricity generated from coal after 6/30/2020. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD3)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to EET, CPH/WAM. SAIKI EET, CPH/WAM
HB2658
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI TIA, JUD, FIN  SB2684
HB2659
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Sea Level Rise; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
Appropriates funds for the climate change mitigation and adaptation commission and coordinator.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI EEP/WLH, FIN  SB2683
HB2660
Public Employment; Legislative Branch; Ethics Commission; Auditor; Legislative Reference Bureau; Ombudsman; Legislative Officers and Employees; Collective Bargaining; Salary Increases; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for public employment cost items of and cost adjustments for employees of various legislative agencies.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI FIN  SB3079
HB2661 HD1
Legislative Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. (HD1)
(S) 5/18/2020- Act 001, 05/15/2020 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). SAIKI WAM
HB2662
Short Form; Board of Education
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to the Board of Education.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, referral sheet 5 SAIKI LHE
HB2663
Counties; Archaeologist; Historic Preservation; Review
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes the counties to employ qualified archaeologists to perform necessary reviews under chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG/FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI HSG/FIN  SB2680
HB2664
Elections; Voting; Voter Service Centers; Mail; Absentee Ballots
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Addresses various inconsistencies in existing elections law to clarify and improve the administration of elections by mail.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI JUD, FIN  SB2676
HB2665 HD1
Student Athletics; Compensation
RELATING TO INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.
Establishes the right of postsecondary student athletes in intercollegiate athletics to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/4/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and none excused (0). SAIKI LHE, JUD, FIN  SB2673
HB2666
Statewide Traffic Code; Crosswalks; Pedestrians; Right-Of-Way
RELATING TO CROSSWALKS.
Requires a vehicle approaching a crosswalk from the opposite direction of another vehicle stopped at that crosswalk to yield and not proceed until a pedestrian, if any, has crossed the roadway.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 5 SAIKI TRN, JUD  SB2672
HB2667
Gambling; Hawaii Lottery and Gambling Corporation
RELATING TO GAMING.
Establishes the Hawaii lottery and gaming corporation for the purpose of conducting gambling in Hawaii. Allocates proceeds to capital improvements at public schools and the University of Hawaii system, scholarships and educational loan repayments for medical students who practice in Hawaii for ten years, support for the family practice rural residency program, watershed protection, and reduction and prevention of problem gambling.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE/EDB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) LHE/EDB, JUD, FIN  SB2669
HB2668
Subdivisions; Public Access
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes.
(H) 1/31/2020- The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI WLH, JUD, FIN  SB2667
HB2669
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing; Service Credit
RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts; provide basic housing allowance; provide service credit for time on active duty; and allow state and county employees to count the time called to active duty in the State toward retirement.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB/PVM, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI LAB/PVM, FIN  SB2666
HB2670
Child Support Enforcement; Judgments for Support
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes that every judgment for child support is enforceable until paid in full.
(H) 2/11/2020- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Quinlan excused (2). SAIKI JUD, FIN  SB2665
HB2671
Real Property Taxation; Constitutional Amendment; Education; Teacher Compensation; BOE (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO ALLOWING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO LEVY REAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR PURPOSES OF FUNDING TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that the taxation of real property shall be under the concurrent jurisdiction of the Board of Education, for the purpose of funding teacher compensation, and counties.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 SAIKI, LUKE LHE, JUD, FIN
HB2672
Hawaii Commercial Harbors Authority; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMERCIAL HARBORS AUTHORITY.
Establishes a Hawaii Commercial Harbors Authority. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI, AQUINO, CULLEN, LUKE, YAMANE TRN, LAB/JUD, FIN  SB3177
HB2673
Taro; Importation; Restrictions
RELATING TO TARO.
Bans the importation of taro corms unless dried, cooked, frozen, or peeled. Bans the importation of live taro plant material from any point of origin in the United States.
(H) 1/30/2020- Re-referred to WLH, JUD, referral sheet 9 SAIKI, ELI, GATES, HOLT, C. LEE, TODD WLH, JUD
HB2674 HD1 SD1
Motor Vehicles; Registration
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Provides that any authorization by a county director of finance for an electronic method of motor vehicle registration, including the acceptance of any supplemental documents in electronic form, shall extend to all types of motor vehicles, intermodal equipment, and trailers. Takes effect on 1/1/2021. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. SAIKI, AQUINO TRS, JDC  SB3176
HB2675 HD1
Judiciary; Supreme Court; Intermediate Court of Appeals; Appellate Courts; Conflicts of Interest; Judges; Justices
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Requires an appellate court to conduct a hearing when a conflict of interest pertaining to a judge or justice is alleged by motion of a party to any suit, action, or proceeding of the appellate court. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Re-Referred to JDC/WAM. SAIKI, BELATTI, C. LEE, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKASHIMA JDC/WAM
HB2676 HD2
Health Insurance; Required Benefits; Covered Benefits; Nondiscrimination; Reproductive Health Care
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Beginning on 3/1/2021, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for a comprehensive category of reproductive health services, drugs, devices, products, and procedures. Prohibits discrimination in the provision of reproductive health services. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(H) 2/27/2020- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAIKI, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE HLT, CPC, FIN  SB2539
HB2677 HD1
Water Rights; Leases; Direct Negotiation
RELATING TO WATER RIGHTS.
Adds direct negotiation as a means of disposition of water rights made by lease. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Creagan, DeCoite, Gates, Lowen, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Okimoto, San Buenaventura, Tarnas, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Eli, D. Kobayashi, Perruso, Thielen, Wildberger voting no (5) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). SAIKI (Introduced by request of another party) WLH, FIN
HB2678 HD1
Government Employees; Compensation and Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Requires forfeiture of a state or county officer's or employee's compensation and fringe benefits upon a felony conviction. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to LCA, WAM/JDC. SAIKI LCA, WAM/JDC
HB2679 HD2 SD1
Income-based Fines; Habitual Offenders; Study; Judiciary
RELATING TO PENALTIES.
Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study regarding income-based fines and how other states address habitual offenders who have low incomes. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. SAIKI JDC, WAM
HB2680 HD2
Mental Illness; Emergency Hospitalization; Criteria
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others" to persons who will likely be dangerous within the next ninety days, rather than within the next forty-five days. Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization from forty-eight hours to seventy-two hours. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to CPH, JDC. THIELEN, ICHIYAMA, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, San Buenaventura CPH, JDC
HB2681 HD1
HTDC; Hydrogen Fuel Station; Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to part III of chapter 39, HRS, and appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the purpose of constructing one Oahu and one neighbor island electrolysis hydrogen production, storage, and dispensing facility to be managed by the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on EET recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EET were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Taniguchi, J.Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye. NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, CREAGAN, C. LEE, LOWEN, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, SAIKI, TARNAS, TODD EET, WAM
HB2682 HD1
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Workforce Development Program; Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the agricultural technology transfer and workforce development program and provides for a coordinator position to provide support for secondary agricultural education and Future Farmers of America programs. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. NAKASHIMA, BELATTI, CREAGAN, DECOITE, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, TARNAS, TODD AEN, WAM
HB2683
OMKM; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF MAUNAKEA MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds to add 7 full-time equivalent positions to the Office of Maunakea Management.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 NAKASHIMA WLH/LAB, JUD, FIN
HB2684
Nurses; Health Care Practitioner; Scope of Practice
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses and other licensed qualified health care providers to perform abortions.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 ICHIYAMA, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, Wildberger HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN  SB2984
HB2685
CIP; Forty-third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-third representative district.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 ELI FIN
HB2686
HHCA; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Department of Agriculture; Agricultural District; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Windmills; Ban; Land Use
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Prohibits the installation and operation of windmills on or within 15 miles of any tract leased pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/EEP, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 ELI, GATES, HOLT WLH/EEP, JUD, FIN
HB2687 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Downpayment Loan Loss Reserve Program; Administrator Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN LOSS RESERVE PROGRAM.
Establishes a downpayment loan loss reserve program to address downpayment loan defaults under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's downpayment loan assistance program. Establishes one downpayment loan loss reserve administrator position. Appropriates funds for the program and administrator position. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/21/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. ELI, NAKAMURA HOU, WAM
HB2688
HHCA; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Department of Health; Landfills; Ban; Land Use
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Prohibits the commercial operation of a landfill on or within 15 miles of any tract leased pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 ELI, GATES, HOLT WLH, JUD, FIN
HB2689 HD1
Industrial Hemp; State Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Requires DOA to establish a permanent hemp program pursuant to federal law, and a corresponding special fund. Requires DOH to adopt rules for the licensing, inspection, and regulation of industrial hemp processing facilities. Reduces or repeals certain regulatory provisions of existing hemp pilot program. Establishes authorized cultivation of hemp as affirmative defense. Excludes hemp from the definition of marijuana. Requires chairperson of board of agriculture to prepare a state plan for approval of the federal Secretary of Agriculture and report on the approval process to legislature and governor. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2150. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). NAKAMURA, BELATTI, BROWER, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KITAGAWA, KONG, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, YAMASHITA, Nakashima AGR, JUD, FIN  SB3106
HB2690
Tourism; Aircraft; Noise; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIR TOURISM.
Establishes a Kauai Air Tourism Working Group to develop a pilot program and consider other actions to address excessive noise from air tourism aircraft on the island of Kauai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5 NAKAMURA, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, TODD, TOKIOKA, Matayoshi TRN, FIN  SB3107
HB2691
Hospice Home; Guardian
RELATING TO HOSPICE.
Requires that hospice care shall only be provided by a licensed hospice care facility, care home, or foster home. Requires that a guardian of a person in a hospice home shall have the legal responsibility to advocate for the person until end of the person's life.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. CABANILLA ARAKAWA HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN
HB2692 HD2 SD1
Community Care Foster Family Home; Caregivers
RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
Broadens the requirements under administrative rules for primary and substitute caregivers caring for three clients in community care foster family homes to allow for primary caregivers to be absent from the community care foster family home if a substitute caregiver is present. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO, SAY CPH, WAM
HB2693
Wind Machines; Wind Farms; Wind Energy Facilities; State Ocean Waters; Agricultural Lands; Permitted Use
RELATING TO WIND ENERGY.
Authorizes the construction of wind machines, wind farms, and wind energy facilities in state ocean waters. Prohibits wind machines, wind farms, and wind energy facilities from being constructed or located within five miles from any airport or any residential development.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EEP/WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, ICHIYAMA, MIZUNO, SAY EEP/WLH, JUD, FIN
HB2694 HD1
Emergency Appropriation; State Public Charter School Commission ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION.
Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the state public charter school commission to pay the claim and settlement amount pursuant to Miller-Potter v. State of Hawaii, et al., Civil No. 16-1-0385K. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). WOODSON, BROWER, CREAGAN, GATES, HASHEM, JOHANSON, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, ONISHI, TAKUMI, Hashimoto LHE, JUD, FIN  SB3180
HB2695 HD1
Charter Schools; Authorizer; Annual Audit; Independent Auditors
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Amends the authorizer's duty from providing three independent auditors to providing a list of approved independent auditors without regard to the number of independent auditors provided for purposes of completing a charter school's annual audit. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/11/2020- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. WOODSON, BROWER, CREAGAN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, YAMASHITA LHE, LAB, FIN  SB3037
HB2696
Department of Education; Teacher Compensation; Experimental Modernization Project; Appropriation
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Appropriates funds to DOE for an experimental modernization project to address pay compression issues amongst teachers.
(H) 2/3/2020- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-06-20 9:00AM in conference room 309. WOODSON, BROWER, CULLEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OKIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, WARD, YAMASHITA LAB, LHE, FIN
HB2697 HD1
No Time To Lose Commission; Established; Best Practices; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a no time to lose commission to examine how the State's public schools can be internationally competitive. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. WOODSON, BELATTI, BROWER, CULLEN, GATES, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, OHNO, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, SAIKI, WARD, YAMASHITA, San Buenaventura EDU, WAM
HB2698 HD1
Construction Waste; Recycling; Working Group; Appropriation
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Requires the Department of Health to convene a construction waste reuse and recycling working group to determine how to implement a requirement for the reuse, recycling, or donation of construction waste. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). LOWEN, BELATTI, BROWER, CREAGAN, CULLEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Eli, Say EEP, CPC, FIN  SB3129
HB2699 HD2
Clean Ground Transportation Goals; Fleet Procurement
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes clean ground transportation goals for state agencies on a staggered basis until achieving a 100 per cent light-duty motor vehicle clean fleet by 12/31/2035, and for all light-duty motor vehicles in the State by 12/31/2045. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. LOWEN, AQUINO, BELATTI, CREAGAN, CULLEN, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, C. LEE, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, SAIKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Brower, B. Kobayashi, Matayoshi GVO/EET/TRS, WAM
HB2700
Gas Appliances; Notice; Gas Detection Systems; Residential Construction
RELATING TO GAS.
Beginning January 1, 2022, requires all residential dwellings that are serviced by gas utilities to be constructed with gas detection systems installed. Requires sellers of residential real property to provide notice of the potential hazards of gas appliances.
(H) 2/4/2020- The committee(s) on EEP/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. LOWEN, BELATTI, CREAGAN, HASHEM, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, SAY, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER EEP/HSG, CPC, FIN
HB2701 HD1 SD1
Barrel Tax; Special Funds; Zero Emissions Target; Climate Change Resilience
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires agencies allotted a portion of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to consider actions in achieving the zero emissions clean economy target and climate change resilience. Requires these agencies to report on how expenditures from these special funds support achieving the zero emissions clean economy target and climate change resilience. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)
(S) 5/12/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. LOWEN, BELATTI, CREAGAN, CULLEN, ELI, GATES, HAR, HASHEM, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LUKE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, Brower AEN, WAM
HB2702 HD1
DHHL; Study; Water Flooding; Land Parcels; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds for a study by DHHL to plan for water flooding, climate change, and redevelopment of twenty parcels of land in the Mapunapuna or Shafter Flats area. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). YAMANE, YAMASHITA WLH/EEP, FIN
HB2703 HD2
School Violence; Prevention; Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PREVENTING SCHOOL VIOLENCE.
Establishes a pilot program to prevent targeted school violence. Appropriates funds to the office of homeland security for resources to prevent targeted school violence. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. Repeals on 6/30/2024. (HD2)
(S) 3/9/2020- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Dela Cruz. YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, DECOITE, HAR, QUINLAN, SAY, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA EDU, WAM/JDC
HB2704 HD1
State Facilities; Net-zero Usage; Water Reclamation; DLNR; Judiciary
RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
Requires DLNR and the judiciary to make improvements to state facilities to reach goals of net-zero energy and one hundred percent water reclamation by 1/1/2035 and 1/1/2045, respectively. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN WLH/EEP, JUD, FIN
HB2705
DOE; Land Exchange; City and County of Honolulu
RELATING TO LAND.
Requires the Department of Education to convey a parcel of land to the City and County of Honolulu. Requires the Department of Education to accept a parcel of land from the Mililani Town Association that separates the grounds of Mililani High School.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5 YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN LHE, FIN
HB2706 HD1
Food Donation; DOH; Liability Protection; Charitable Donations
RELATING TO THE DONATION OF FOOD.
Requires the Department of Health to promote food donation during normal, routine inspections of food establishments. Permits the donation of food. Expands liability protection for the donation of food. Authorizes the donation of food directly to the needy and expired food under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CREAGAN, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, KONG, C. LEE, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OKIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAIKI, SAY, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WARD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Brower, Cachola HLT, JUD, FIN
HB2707 HD2
Behavioral Health Social Worker Scholarship Program; UH; DHS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes the behavioral health social worker scholarship program at UH, which requires recipients of the scholarship to commit to five years of service with DHS, DOH, PSD, Judiciary, or contracted service providers. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on December 31, 2059. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CULLEN, DECOITE, ELI, HAR, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, SAIKI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMANE, YAMASHITA HMS/HRE, WAM
HB2708 HD1
Taxation; DOTAX; EITC; Wages; Withholding
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires the department of taxation to authorize qualifying individual taxpayers to elect to reduce the amount of tax withheld from their wages for each withholding period, by an amount equal to the prospective amount of the earned income tax credit that the taxpayer would otherwise be entitled to claim on an annual basis. Takes effect on 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/6/2020- Re-Referred to WAM. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, CULLEN, DECOITE, ELI, HAR, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, SAIKI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, Brower WAM
HB2709 HD2
Uniform Probate Code; Firearms; Personal Representative
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Requires a personal representative of a decedent appointed under the Uniform Probate Code to notify the police department of the appropriate county of any and all firearms in an estate. Requires the police department to certify that all registered firearms in an estate and other firearms of which the police department has been notified are properly transferred or disposed of before the estate may close. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 5/19/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, DECOITE, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, SAIKI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Brower PSM, JDC
HB2710
Temporary Restraining Orders; Protective Orders; Domestic Abuse; Malicious Property Damage; Harassment; Violation; Firearm Search
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Permits a law enforcement officer to search a person convicted of violating certain temporary restraining orders or protective orders, including the person's motor vehicle and the person's residence, for firearms without obtaining a search warrant if the law enforcement officer has reason to believe acts of abuse, malicious property damage, or harassment by the person are imminent. Specifies that a seized firearm shall not be used for a subsequent conviction if the original search lacked probable cause but authorizes law enforcement to maintain the firearm until the registered owner can prove the firearm will be safely stored.
(H) 2/6/2020- The committee(s) on PVM/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAN BUENAVENTURA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, LUKE, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, OHNO, ONISHI, SAIKI, SAY, TAKAYAMA, TAKUMI, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON PVM/JUD
HB2711
Homeowners' Associations; Counties; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS.
Authorizes the creation of community associations that are not subject to the laws relating to planned community associations. Authorizes the creation of entities to collect contributions or homeowners' association dues or be responsible for the maintenance of common areas such as private roads or parks if the common-interest community subdivisions were created without those entities. Authorizes counties to hear, administer, and decide certain disputes. Appropriates funds to the counties.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. SAN BUENAVENTURA CPC/JUD, FIN
HB2712 HD1
Consumer Protection; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Reports; Audits; Duties
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Clarifies the duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy benefit manager. Establishes quarterly reporting requirements to the Insurance Commissioner by pharmacy benefit managers. Authorizes audits of pharmacy benefit managers by the Insurance Commissioner. Expands the definition of pharmacy benefit manager. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). ELI, GATES, HASHIMOTO, MATAYOSHI, TODD HLT, CPC, FIN  SB3095
HB2713 HD1
Maui Memorial Medical Center; CIP; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds for structural improvements for Maui Memorial Medical Center. Requires matching private funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). MCKELVEY, HASHIMOTO, MIZUNO, WOODSON, Wildberger HLT, FIN
HB2714
DOT; Maui County; Honoapiilani Highway
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Conveys ownership of the Honoapiilani highway from the Department of Transportation to the county of Maui.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 MCKELVEY TRN, JUD, FIN
HB2715 HD1
Research and Technology Grant Program; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY GRANTS.
Establishes the research and technology grant program within the Hawaii technology development corporation to provide grants to qualified research and technology companies in Hawaii for eligible projects. Establishes program guidelines and eligibility criteria for research and technology companies. Requires eligible projects to foster science, technology, engineering, or mathematics education at the K-12 or university levels. Appropriates funds to the program. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MCKELVEY, WOODSON TEC, WAM  SB2944
HB2716 HD1
Ocean Sciences Research Tax Credit; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes the ocean sciences research tax credit. Effective for tax years beginning after January 1, 2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MCKELVEY, WOODSON WTL, WAM
HB2717 HD1
HTDC; Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND.
Extends the alternative energy research and development revolving fund lapse date from 6/30/2020 to 6/30/2021. Appropriates funds for the provision of grants by the Hawaii technology development corporation. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. MCKELVEY EET, WAM
HB2718 HD1 SD1
Climate Change and Human Health Adaptation Coordinator; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a climate change and human health adaptation coordinator within the department of health and related operating expenses. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. BELATTI, AQUINO, CACHOLA, CULLEN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TARNAS, TODD, TOKIOKA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Brower CPH/AEN, WAM  SB2430
HB2719
Tourism; Green Fees; Feasibility Study ($)
RELATING TO GREEN FEES.
Requires the office of planning to conduct a feasibility study on assessing tourism green fees.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA, EEP/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 BELATTI, AQUINO, BROWER, CACHOLA, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, GATES, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, NISHIMOTO, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Cabanilla Arakawa, San Buenaventura TIA, EEP/WLH, FIN  SB2696
HB2720 HD1
DCCA; Corporations; Boards of Directors; Women; Penalties
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
Requires publicly held domestic and foreign corporations to include certain numbers of females among their boards of directors. Authorizes administrative fines for noncompliance. Takes effect on January 1, 2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/7/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2). BELATTI, AQUINO, CREAGAN, CULLEN, DECOITE, GATES, HASHIMOTO, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, B. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, PERRUSO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WILDBERGER, WOODSON, Brower LAB, CPC, FIN  SB2636
HB2721 HD1
SPRB; Pueo Development, LLC; Low-Income Housing; Moderate-Income Housing ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST PUEO DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for a master planned development proposed by Pueo Development, LLC. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). YAMASHITA, DECOITE HSG, FIN  SB3142
HB2722 HD1
Electric Vehicles; Parking; Counties; Law Enforcement
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to enforce section 291-71, Hawaii Revised Statutes, including through the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with its requirements or make reasonable efforts to maintain electric vehicle charging stations in working order. Clarifies that certain enforcement officers may enter private property to enforce electric vehicle parking space violations. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. YAMASHITA, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, WOODSON TRS, JDC/WAM
HB2723
HDOA; Tropical Flowers and Foliage; Plant Materials; Distribution Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with agricultural growers and researchers to develop and implement a program to safely distribute disease- and insect-free tropical plant materials to Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/5/2020- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMASHITA, DECOITE, HASHEM, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, YAMANE, Onishi AGR, FIN
HB2724
Maui County Police Department; Daily Electronic Reporting of Pawnbroker and Secondhand Dealer Transactions; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A PILOT PROGRAM FOR DAILY ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND DEALER TRANSACTIONS.
Requires the Maui County Police Department to implement a 5-year pilot program for the daily electronic reporting of pawnbroker and dealer transactions. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. YAMASHITA, YAMANE CPC/JUD, FIN
HB2725 HD1 SD1
Supplemental Capital Improvement Projects; Executive Branch ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Appropriates funds for supplemental capital improvement projects for fiscal biennium 2019–2021.
(H) 5/21/2020- Transmitted to Governor. YAMASHITA WAM
HB2726 HD1 SD1
Liquor Tax; Cooler Beverages; Small Brewer Tax
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Includes certain spirits-based beverages in the definition of cooler beverage. Establishes a separate tax rate for qualified small brewers. Takes effect on 7/1/2112. (SD1)
(S) 5/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. YAMASHITA, CULLEN, LUKE CPH, WAM/JDC
HB2727
Peace Corps Service Credit
RELATING TO PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.
This bill allows state and county employees who served in the Peace Corps up to four years credit in service time towards state retirement and pension plans.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD, CREAGAN, MCDERMOTT, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, D. Kobayashi, Nakashima LAB, FIN
HB2728
Law Enforcement Surcharge; Aircraft Passenger Tickets
RELATING TO POLICE OFFICERS.
Establishes a law enforcement surcharge on overseas aircraft passenger tickets arriving and departing the state excluding inter-island for the purpose of recruiting and retaining police offices.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA/PVM/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD, MIZUNO, Creagan, D. Kobayashi, McDermott, Nakashima, Wildberger TIA/PVM/LAB, FIN
HB2729
Social Worker; Public Safety; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SOCIAL WORKERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM FOR IMPAIRED OFFENDERS.
Establishes a pilot program in the department of public safety to hire five social workers to accompany officers on incidents involving persons that may suffer from substance addiction, mental illness, homelessness, or other catastrophic afflictions. Appropriates funds.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, MIZUNO, ONISHI, SAY, TARNAS, TOKIOKA HSH, FIN
HB2730
Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement; Homeless; Pilot ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL ILLNESS AND EXPANDING THE HAWAII OPPORTUNITY PROBATION WITH ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
Codifies the courts' option to sentence defendants to probation under pilot programs, including HOPE. Authorizes current impaired offenders to convert the remainder of their terms. Authorizes courts to seal the criminal records of impaired offenders who complete alternative or pilot programs.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD, CABANILLA ARAKAWA, MIZUNO, ONISHI, SAY, TARNAS, TOKIOKA JUD, FIN
HB2731
Hawaiian Home Lands; Lease Distribution
RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF LEASES UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.
Requires Hawaiian Homes Commission to distribute leases to all beneficiaries within 10 years. Removes financial consideration in obtaining a lease. Requires the construction of pu'uhonuas or communal living arrangements by the department.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to WLH/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD, LUKE WLH/HSG, FIN
HB2732
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, Lessees, Financing, Assets
RELATING TO FINANCING HOMES ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that the value of the remaining term of a Hawaiian Home Lands lease can be used as an asset to help a lessee obtain a loan to build, repair, or renovate a structure on the leased lot. Clarifies that this does not constitute alienation of the land and requires strict compliance with all mortgage conditions contained in the Act.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSG/WLH, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD HSG/WLH, FIN
HB2733
Forensic services; psychiatric facilities; mental health; ($)
RELATING TO PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITIES.
Provides funding for expansion of the Hawaii State Hospital and construction of new residential psychiatric facilities to add capacity and bring the state closer to minimally adequate standards.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD HSH, FIN
HB2734
Commercial Property; Maintenance; Liability
RELATED TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY.
Clarifies responsibility for maintenance of commercial property open to the public.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to EDB, JUD/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 WARD EDB, JUD/CPC, FIN
HB2735 HD1
Elections; Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures; Partial Public Financing; Nomination Papers
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Amends the assessment of administrative fines for persons and certain noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures that violate Hawaii's campaign finance laws. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order that payment of a fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of an officer of the noncandidate committee. Requires nomination paper filing fees to be deposited into the Hawaii election campaign fund. Increases the amount of public funds available to candidates who agree to expenditure limits beginning 1/1/2022. Increases the number of signatures and fees required to file nomination papers. Amends the deadline to file nomination papers to the first Tuesday in May. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/25/2020- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. C. LEE, CREAGAN, LOWEN, LUKE, NAKAMURA, WILDBERGER JUD, FIN
HB2736 HD1
Ammunition; Purchase; License to Sell
RELATING TO FIREARMS AMMUNITION.
Requires the licensing of sellers of ammunition, and for the identification and proper permitting of purchasers or possessors of ammunition. Regulates ammunition in the same manner that firearms are regulated. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/12/2020- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. C. LEE, CREAGAN, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, ONISHI, WILDBERGER, San Buenaventura PSM, JDC  SB2635
HB2737 HD1
Fireworks; Permits; Licenses; Fees; Fines; Increase
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases the fireworks display permit fee from $110 to $150 and the fine for certain fireworks violations from $2,000 per violation to $5,000 per violation. Clarifies that each aerial device, display firework, or article pyrotechnic having a total weight of 25 pounds or less that is illegally imported, transferred, or sold constitutes a separate violation. Increases the penalty for removing or extracting the pyrotechnic contents. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, CREAGAN, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NAKAMURA, TAKAYAMA, WILDBERGER PSM, JDC/WAM
HB2738 HD1 SD1
Campaign Finance; Foreign Corporations
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits foreign nationals and foreign corporations from making independent expenditures. Requires every corporation that contributes or expends funds in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding its limited foreign influence. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 3/13/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. C. LEE, BELATTI, CREAGAN, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, THIELEN, WILDBERGER, YAMASHITA, Brower JDC, WAM
HB2739 HD2
Ka Iwi Coast State Park; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KA IWI COAST.
Transfers lands to DLNR and establishes that land and adjacent, state-owned land as the Ka Iwi coast state park. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/13/2020- The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara. C. LEE, BROWER, JOHANSON, B. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, LUKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, SAIKI, WARD, WILDBERGER, YAMANE, San Buenaventura, Woodson WTL, WAM
HB2740 HD2
DOE; Sustainable Schools Initiative; Food Waste; Compost; Locally Sourced Food
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Requires the department of education to establish food waste and local-sourcing goals as part of the sustainable schools initiative. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/16/2020- The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice. C. LEE, CREAGAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, WILDBERGER, WOODSON EDU, WAM
HB2741
Combustion Engine-Powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Requires a transition to silent, clean electric mopeds by prohibiting a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2022.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN/EEP, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, BROWER, CREAGAN, ICHIYAMA, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, LOWEN, MIZUNO, WARD, WILDBERGER TRN/EEP, JUD, FIN  SB3055
HB2742
Transient Accommodations Tax; DBEDT; Rate Adjustment; Visitor Arrivals
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Provides for a mechanism to adjust the transient accommodations tax rate based on visitor arrivals for a calendar year. Requires the director of DBEDT to determine and publish visitor arrivals annually.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TIA/EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, CREAGAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, WILDBERGER TIA/EDB, FIN
HB2743
Helicopters; Reporting; Department of Transportation; Advisory Committee
RELATING TO HELICOPTERS.
Requires helicopter owners and operators to submit reports to the department of transportation and the appropriate county advisory committee about basic helicopter flight information.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, CREAGAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, WILDBERGER TRN, CPC, FIN
HB2744 HD1 SD1
Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission; Firearms; Ghost Guns; Registration
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Establishes the gun violence and violent crimes commission. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes it a class C felony to purchase, manufacture, or otherwise obtain firearm parts for the purpose of assembling a firearm having no serial number. Amends certain requirements relating to firearms registration. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)
(S) 5/19/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. C. LEE, CREAGAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, ONISHI, TAKAYAMA, WILDBERGER PSM, JDC
HB2745 HD1
Face Surveillance; Government Use; Private Use; Consent
RELATING TO FACE SURVEILLANCE.
Limits the government use of face surveillance except in certain circumstances. Limits the private use of face surveillance unless the subject of the face surveillance has given consent. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). C. LEE, CREAGAN, GATES, HASHIMOTO, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, WILDBERGER JUD, FIN  SB3148
HB2746
Firearms; Permits to Acquire; Safety and Training Requirements; Aliens
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes uniform firearms safety and training requirements for applicants of permits to acquire firearms, regardless of firearm type. Prohibits the issuance of permits to acquire firearms to aliens who are not state law enforcement officers.
(H) 1/27/2020- Referred to PVM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 C. LEE, CREAGAN, LOWEN, NAKAMURA, TAKAYAMA, WILDBERGER PVM, JUD, FIN
HB2747 HD3
Constitutional Amendment; Employees' Retirement System Benefits; Felony (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO REQUIRE THE FORFEITURE OR REDUCTION OF PENSION BENEFITS OF A MEMBER, FORMER MEMBER, OR RETIRANT OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO IS CONVICTED OF A FELONY RELATED TO THE MEMBER'S, FORMER MEMBER'S, OR RETIRANT'S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to article XVI, section 2, of the state constitution to authorize the legislature to enact laws to require the forfeiture or reduction of benefits of any member, former member, or retirant of the employees' retirement system who is convicted of a felony related to the member's, former member's, or retirant's employment with the State or any political subdivision thereof. Effective 7/1/2030. (HD3)
(S) 3/10/2020- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. C. LEE, JOHANSON, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, WILDBERGER, Morikawa JDC, WAM
HB2748 HD1
Employees' Retirement System; Commission on Salaries; Bribery; Task Force
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Authorizes forfeiture of certain employees' retirement system benefits, pursuant to court order, for state or county employees and designated beneficiaries who are convicted of an employment-related felony. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/12/2020- The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. C. LEE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, WILDBERGER, Nakashima LAB, JUD, FIN
HB2749 HD1
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Prosecutorial Transparency; Reporting Requirements; Advisory Board
RELATING TO PROSECUTORIAL TRANSPARENCY.
Requires the offices of the prosecuting attorney of the respective counties to collect and publish certain data relating to criminal defendants and prosecutorial decision-making. Requires governor to establish a prosecutorial transparency advisory board. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/14/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2). C. LEE, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, WILDBERGER JUD, FIN  SB2239
HB2750 HD2
Traffic Infractions; Driver Licensing; Vehicle Registration; Stoppers
RELATING TO MONETARY OBLIGATIONS.
Prohibits the imposition of restrictions on a person's ability to obtain or renew a driver's license or to register, renew the registration of, or transfer or receive title to a motor vehicle, as a consequence of unpaid monetary obligations under certain circumstances. Allows certain individuals to petition the court for a driver's license or motor vehicle clearance. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD2)
(S) 3/5/2020- Referred to TRS, JDC. GATES, HOLT, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NISHIMOTO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, YAMASHITA, Matayoshi TRS, JDC  SB2630
HB2751 HD1
Financial Hardship; Restricted Driver's License; Traffic Offenses; Contumacious Nonpayment; Motor Vehicles; Registration; Hardship; Director of Finance; Biannual Basis
RELATING TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.
Expands the conditions for authorizing a restricted driver's license. Provides judges with greater discretion to adjust the amount owed by a person who violates certain traffic offenses based on the person's inability to pay. Decreases the imprisonment term to contumacious nonpayment ratio. Increases the amount of credit given to a person committed for contumacious nonpayment. Provides Hawaii residents with the option of paying for the registration of their motor vehicles and associated taxes and fees on a biannual basis. Restricts the amount of delinquency tax due to the current tax due plus one year. Removes language allowing storage costs and costs incident to seizure of a vehicle from inclusion in the amount the owner of a vehicle must pay in order to redeem the vehicle after seizure. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 3/3/2020- Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM. GATES, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIZUNO, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, NAKASHIMA, ONISHI, QUINLAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON TRS, JDC/WAM
HB2752 HD1
Board of Education; Public School Teacher Representative
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to invite the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) (teachers and other personnel of the department of education) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the board. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)
(H) 2/13/2020- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2). GATES, D. KOBAYASHI, C. LEE, LOWEN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, Matayoshi, Morikawa, San Buenaventura LHE/LAB, FIN
HB2753 HD1
YouthBuild; Workforce Development; DLIR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the state YouthBuild Program to assist non-profit and public entities in applying and qualifying for federal YouthBuild Program grants. Authorizes DLIR to award grants to eligible non-profit or public entities to meet the matching funds requirement for federal YouthBuild grant awards. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
(S) 5/18/2020- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. GATES, BROWER, ELI, HASHIMOTO, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, JOHANSON, KITAGAWA, D. KOBAYASHI, MATAYOSHI, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, OHNO, ONISHI, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Okimoto, San Buenaventura LCA, WAM